US Bridges

Elk Creek RD over Elk Lick

GoodPosted for load

Lee County, Kentucky · 515FT N Tincher Hill · Structure no. 065C00029N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Creek RD over Elk Lick is a concrete slab carrying Elk Creek RD over Elk Lick in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesElk Creek RD
CrossesElk Lick
Location515FT N Tincher Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1224
Coordinates37.51472, -83.75111
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic98 by 2034
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 Creek RD over Elk Lick built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Creek RD over Elk Lick 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Elk Creek RD over Elk Lick carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Elk Creek RD over Elk Lick?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Creek RD over Elk Lick?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.