US Bridges

KY-607 over Elk Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI West of JCT Ky 227 · Structure no. 094B00021N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-607 over Elk Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-607 over Elk Lick Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-607
CrossesElk Lick Creek
Location3.0 MI West of JCT Ky 227
RouteState Highway 607
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42611, -84.80278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2023)
Projected traffic117 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-607 over Elk Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-607 over Elk Lick 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-607 over Elk Lick Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-607 over Elk Lick Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-607 over Elk Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.