US Bridges

Burdine RD over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · .01 MI N.Us 23 @ Burdine · Structure no. 067C00056N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burdine RD over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burdine RD over Elkhorn Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 941 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBurdine RD
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location.01 MI N.Us 23 @ Burdine
RouteCity Street 2028
Coordinates37.18972, -82.60056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2009)
Projected traffic941 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Burdine RD over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burdine RD over Elkhorn 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Burdine RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Burdine RD over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Burdine RD over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.