US Bridges

Johnson Mill RD over North Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · .1 MI N JCT Ky 922 · Structure no. 105C00105N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Mill RD over North Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson Mill RD over North Elkhorn Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Mill RD
CrossesNorth Elkhorn Creek
Location.1 MI N JCT Ky 922
RouteCounty Highway 1111
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20667, -84.48361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2012)
Projected traffic259 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Johnson Mill RD over North Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Mill 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 Johnson Mill RD over North Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Johnson Mill RD over North Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Mill RD over North Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.