US Bridges

Unnamed RD Conn over Elkhorn Creek

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · @ JCT KY805 NE of Jenkins · Structure no. 067C00069N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unnamed RD Conn over Elkhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unnamed RD Conn over Elkhorn Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUnnamed RD Conn
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location@ JCT KY805 NE of Jenkins
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1875, -82.60528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unnamed RD Conn over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unnamed RD Conn over Elkhorn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Unnamed RD Conn over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Unnamed RD Conn over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Unnamed RD Conn over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.