US Bridges

Elkhorn Creek over John Moore Branch

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.1 M NW of JCT KY-197 · Structure no. 098C00215N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,021
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkhorn Creek over John Moore Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elkhorn Creek over John Moore Branch 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 2,021 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,407 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElkhorn Creek
CrossesJohn Moore Branch
Location0.1 M NW of JCT KY-197
RouteCounty Highway 1614
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.30111, -82.35556
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (2024)
Projected traffic2,407 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Elkhorn Creek over John Moore Branch built?

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

What condition is Elkhorn Creek over John Moore Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Elkhorn Creek over John Moore Branch carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Elkhorn Creek over John Moore Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Elkhorn Creek over John Moore Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.