US Bridges

KY-102 over Elk Fork Creek

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 110B00008N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-102 over Elk Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-102 over Elk Fork Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 611 vehicles a day, projected to reach 611 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-102
CrossesElk Fork Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 102
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79194, -87.13917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2023)
Projected traffic611 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-102 over Elk Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-102 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-102 over Elk Fork Creek carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-102 over Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-102 over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.