US Bridges

KY-922 over North Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI S- US 460 · Structure no. 105B00112N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,944
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-922 over North Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-922 over North Elkhorn Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,944 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-922
CrossesNorth Elkhorn Creek
Location2.7 MI S- US 460
RouteState Highway 922
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,944 (2021)
Projected traffic1,944 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-922 over North Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-922 over North Elkhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-922 over North Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 1,944 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-922 over North Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-922 over North Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.