Cow Branch RD over Elk Fork
GoodMorgan County, Kentucky · .10 Mi- JCT Ky 172 · Structure no. 088C00071N
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cow Branch RD over Elk Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cow Branch RD over Elk Fork in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 Cow Branch RD over Elk Fork built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cow Branch RD over Elk Fork 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 2022.
How much traffic does Cow Branch RD over Elk Fork carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Cow Branch RD over Elk Fork?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cow Branch RD over Elk Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.