Elm Fork Road over Pioneer Branch
FairJessamine County, Kentucky · .8 MI E JCT Ky 39 · Structure no. 057C00039N
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Fork Road over Pioneer Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Fork Road over Pioneer Branch in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Fork Road over Pioneer Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Fork Road over Pioneer Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Fork Road over Pioneer Branch carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Elm Fork Road over Pioneer Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Fork Road over Pioneer Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.