Ky 172 over Elk Fork Creek
GoodMorgan County, Kentucky · 600FT from KY1161 JCT · Structure no. 088B00097N
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,119
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 172 over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 172 over Elk Fork Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,119 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 172 over Elk Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 172 over Elk Fork 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ky 172 over Elk Fork Creek carry?
About 2,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ky 172 over Elk Fork Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 172 over Elk Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.