Roberts RD over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpencer County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Ky 1633 · Structure no. 108C00009N
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 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 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 237 by 2026. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roberts RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roberts RD over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Roberts RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.