US Bridges

White Oak RD over North Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI N of US 460 · Structure no. 105C00061N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak RD over North Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Oak RD over North Elkhorn Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWhite Oak RD
CrossesNorth Elkhorn Creek
Location2.6 MI N of US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1220
Coordinates38.24028, -84.69389
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2021)
Projected traffic167 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 White Oak RD over North Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does White Oak RD over North Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is White Oak RD over North Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak RD over North Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.