US Bridges

Old Elam RD over White Oak Creek

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · .1 MI N JCT US 460 · Structure no. 088C00066N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Elam RD over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Elam RD over White Oak Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Elam RD
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.1 MI N JCT US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1144
Coordinates37.87583, -83.19944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2012)
Projected traffic59 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Elam RD over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Elam RD over White Oak 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 2021.

How much traffic does Old Elam RD over White Oak Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Old Elam RD over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Elam RD over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.