US Bridges

KY-795 over Elender Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .80 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 782 · Structure no. 079B00013N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-795 over Elender Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-795 over Elender Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 582 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-795
CrossesElender Creek
Location.80 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 782
RouteState Highway 795
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93972, -88.43
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2023)
Projected traffic582 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-795 over Elender Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-795 over Elender 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-795 over Elender Creek carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-795 over Elender Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-795 over Elender Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.