US Bridges

Dry Br over Elk Lick Fork

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · .1 MI E JCT Ky 377 · Structure no. 103C00074N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Br over Elk Lick Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dry Br over Elk Lick Fork in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDry Br
CrossesElk Lick Fork
Location.1 MI E JCT Ky 377
RouteCounty Highway 1045
Coordinates38.31361, -83.39083
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2009)
Projected traffic288 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Br over Elk Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Br over Elk Lick Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Br over Elk Lick Fork carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dry Br over Elk Lick Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Br over Elk Lick Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.