US Bridges

Ky 155 over Elk Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 110 Ft N of Ky 55 · Structure no. 108B00030N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,485
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 155 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 155 over Elk Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,485 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,485 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 155
CrossesElk Creek
Location110 Ft N of Ky 55
RouteState Highway 155
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10444, -85.37
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,485 (2023)
Projected traffic14,485 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 155 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 155 over Elk 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 Ky 155 over Elk Creek carry?

About 14,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 155 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 155 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.