KY-181 over Elk Fork Creek
GoodTodd County, Kentucky · .15 MI N of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 110B00045N
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,087
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-181 over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-181 over Elk Fork Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,087 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,087 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-181 over Elk Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-181 over Elk Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.
How much traffic does KY-181 over Elk Fork Creek carry?
About 4,087 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is KY-181 over Elk Fork Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns KY-181 over Elk Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.