US Bridges

Mcclelland Circle over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · S. SE JCT US 62 · Structure no. 105B00116R

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,911
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclelland Circle over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcclelland Circle over Elkhorn Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 11,911 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,911 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclelland Circle
CrossesElkhorn Creek
LocationS. SE JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21111, -84.53917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,911 (2021)
Projected traffic11,911 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mcclelland Circle over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclelland Circle over 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 Mcclelland Circle over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 11,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mcclelland Circle over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclelland Circle over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.