US Bridges

NB I-75 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · .5 MI S US 460 @ G-Town · Structure no. 105B00120R

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,655
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-75 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-75 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 31,655 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,820 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNB I-75
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location.5 MI S US 460 @ G-Town
RouteInterstate 75
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20944, -84.53139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,655 (2023)
Projected traffic34,820 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB I-75 over Elkhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is NB I-75 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 NB I-75 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 31,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is NB I-75 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-75 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.