US Bridges

E & R Road over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.01 M S of JCT KY-197 · Structure no. 098C00212N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E & R Road over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E & R Road over Elkhorn Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE & R Road
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location0.01 M S of JCT KY-197
RouteCounty Highway 1626
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27417, -82.40139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E & R Road over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is E & R Road over Elkhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does E & R Road over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E & R Road over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns E & R Road over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.