US Bridges

Camden RD over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · East Jenkins · Structure no. 067C00087N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden RD over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Camden RD over Elkhorn Creek in Letcher 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesCamden RD
CrossesElkhorn Creek
LocationEast Jenkins
RouteCity Street 2026
Coordinates37.18142, -82.62165
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2009)
Projected traffic362 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Camden RD over Elkhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is Camden 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 Camden RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Camden RD over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Camden RD over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.