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Brierly Ridge Road over Elms Run

Good

Robertson County, Kentucky · .25 MI E of JCT Ky 875 · Structure no. 101C00012N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brierly Ridge Road over Elms Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brierly Ridge Road over Elms Run in Robertson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBrierly Ridge Road
CrossesElms Run
Location.25 MI E of JCT Ky 875
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyRobertson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57944, -84.01833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Brierly Ridge Road over Elms Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brierly Ridge Road over Elms Run 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Brierly Ridge Road over Elms Run carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brierly Ridge Road over Elms Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Brierly Ridge Road over Elms Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.