US Bridges

KY-181 over Br of Elk Fork Creek

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .75 MI Nor. of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 110B00003N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,087
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-181 over Br of Elk Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-181 over Br of Elk Fork Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 4,087 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,087 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-181
CrossesBr of Elk Fork Creek
Location.75 MI Nor. of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 181
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82083, -87.15111
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,087 (2019)
Projected traffic4,087 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-181 over Br of Elk Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-181 over Br of Elk Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-181 over Br of Elk Fork Creek carry?

About 4,087 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-181 over Br of Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-181 over Br of Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.