Mill Branch over Elkhorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of Ky 197-ASHCAMP · Structure no. 098C00102N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Branch over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Branch over Elkhorn Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Branch over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Branch over Elkhorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Branch over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Mill Branch over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Branch over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.