US Bridges

Roberts RD over Elk Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S of Ky 1633 · Structure no. 108C00008N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roberts RD over Elk Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 237 by 2026. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoberts RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.1 MI S of Ky 1633
RouteCounty Highway 1131
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07583, -85.38556
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2006)
Projected traffic237 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Roberts RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Roberts RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Roberts RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.