US Bridges

Elk Fork Road over Lotts Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.01 M E of JCT KY-1088 · Structure no. 060C00108N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Fork Road over Lotts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elk Fork Road over Lotts Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Fork Road
CrossesLotts Creek
Location0.01 M E of JCT KY-1088
RouteCounty Highway 1230
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27944, -83.12417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Fork Road over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Fork Road over Lotts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Fork Road over Lotts Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Elk Fork Road over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Fork Road over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.