US Bridges

Elliott Bros. Road over Hanging Fork

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .1 Mi.S Jct. Ky 78 · Structure no. 069C00117N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott Bros. Road over Hanging Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elliott Bros. Road over Hanging Fork in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElliott Bros. Road
CrossesHanging Fork
Location.1 Mi.S Jct. Ky 78
RouteCounty Highway 1721
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48111, -84.76917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2019)
Projected traffic312 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliott Bros. Road over Hanging Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott Bros. Road over Hanging Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elliott Bros. Road over Hanging Fork carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Elliott Bros. Road over Hanging Fork?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott Bros. Road over Hanging Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.