US Bridges

KY-106 over Elk Lick Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 1151 · Structure no. 071B00030N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-106 over Elk Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-106 over Elk Lick Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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.

It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-106
CrossesElk Lick Creek
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 1151
RouteState Highway 106
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96722, -86.98694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2023)
Projected traffic705 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$378,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-106 over Elk Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-106 over Elk Lick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-106 over Elk Lick Creek carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-106 over Elk Lick Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-106 over Elk Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.