US Bridges

Elam Branch RD over Richland Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 229 3 · Structure no. 061C00046N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elam Branch RD over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elam Branch RD over Richland Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesElam Branch RD
CrossesRichland Creek
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 229 3
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95389, -83.89611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2006)
Projected traffic110 by 2026
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elam Branch RD over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elam Branch RD over Richland Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Elam Branch RD over Richland Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Elam Branch RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Elam Branch RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.