US Bridges

Elk Lick RD over N.Fk. Triplett Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 377 · Structure no. 103C00057N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Lick RD over N.Fk. Triplett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Lick RD over N.Fk. Triplett Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Lick RD
CrossesN.Fk. Triplett Creek
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 377
RouteCounty Highway 1046
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31917, -83.39056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2009)
Projected traffic221 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Lick RD over N.Fk. Triplett Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Lick RD over N.Fk. Triplett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Lick RD over N.Fk. Triplett Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Elk Lick RD over N.Fk. Triplett Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Lick RD over N.Fk. Triplett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.