KY-292 over Big Elk Creek
GoodMartin County, Kentucky · .05 MI W JCT Ky 2031 · Structure no. 080B00039N
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-292 over Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-292 over Big Elk Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-292 over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-292 over Big Elk 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does KY-292 over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is KY-292 over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns KY-292 over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.