US Bridges

Ky 1143 South over North Elkhorn Creek

Good

Scott County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mile S. of Ky 32 · Structure no. 105B00150N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
532 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1143 South over North Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1143 South over North Elkhorn Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,417 by 2043. The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKy 1143 South
CrossesNorth Elkhorn Creek
Location1.8 Mile S. of Ky 32
RouteState Highway 1143
Coordinates38.21917, -84.59389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length532 ft (162.1 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,417 (2023)
Projected traffic9,417 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1143 South over North Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1143 South over North Elkhorn Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1143 South over North Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 9,417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1143 South over North Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1143 South over North Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.