US Bridges

Big Branch RD over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 197 · Structure no. 098C00196N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,407
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Branch RD over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Branch RD over Elkhorn Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,407 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,407 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Branch RD
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 197
RouteCity Street 2043
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29667, -82.36
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,407 (2011)
Projected traffic2,407 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Big Branch RD over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Branch 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 Big Branch RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 2,407 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Big Branch RD over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Big Branch RD over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.