US Bridges

Ky 1169 over Elk Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 75 Ft W of Ky 1633 · Structure no. 108B00053N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,608
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1169 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1169 over Elk Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,608 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1169
CrossesElk Creek
Location75 Ft W of Ky 1633
RouteState Highway 1169
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.095, -85.37028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2019)
Projected traffic1,608 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1169 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1169 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 1169 over Elk Creek carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1169 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1169 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.