US Bridges

US-25 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · .7 Mi.N. JCT US 62-460 · Structure no. 105B00131N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25 over Elkhorn Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,515 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,515 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-25
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location.7 Mi.N. JCT US 62-460
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates38.21889, -84.56333
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,515 (2023)
Projected traffic10,515 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US-25 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-25 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 10,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.