US Bridges

Russellville RD Nc over Elk Fork Creek

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · 7.7 Mi.E.Christ Co.Line · Structure no. 110B00041L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russellville RD Nc over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russellville RD Nc over Elk Fork Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,522 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRussellville RD Nc
CrossesElk Fork Creek
Location7.7 Mi.E.Christ Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8225, -87.1675
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,522 (2023)
Projected traffic2,522 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Russellville RD Nc over Elk Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russellville RD Nc 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 Russellville RD Nc over Elk Fork Creek carry?

About 2,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Russellville RD Nc over Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Russellville RD Nc over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.