US Bridges

Abners Mill RD over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .46 MI S JCT Old US 68 · Structure no. 091C00033N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abners Mill RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abners Mill RD over Elk Creek in Nicholas 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2029. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAbners Mill RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location.46 MI S JCT Old US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.43056, -83.97889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2009)
Projected traffic127 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Abners Mill RD over Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is Abners Mill RD over Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Abners Mill RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Abners Mill RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Abners Mill RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.