US Bridges

Gibson Bottom RD over Elkhorn Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · At JCT of Ky 197 · Structure no. 098C00118N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Bottom RD over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gibson Bottom RD over Elkhorn Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGibson Bottom RD
CrossesElkhorn Creek
LocationAt JCT of Ky 197
RouteCounty Highway 1693
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27806, -82.38417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibson Bottom RD over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson Bottom RD over Elkhorn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson Bottom RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Gibson Bottom RD over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Bottom RD over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.