US Bridges

Elm Branch over Rt Fk Peter Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 50 E of JCT KY-632 · Structure no. 098C00214N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Branch over Rt Fk Peter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Branch over Rt Fk Peter 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 368 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesElm Branch
CrossesRt Fk Peter Creek
Location50 E of JCT KY-632
RouteCounty Highway 1843
Coordinates37.505, -82.15972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2011)
Projected traffic368 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Elm Branch over Rt Fk Peter Creek built?

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

What condition is Elm Branch over Rt Fk Peter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Branch over Rt Fk Peter Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Elm Branch over Rt Fk Peter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Branch over Rt Fk Peter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.