US-79 over Elk Fork Creek
GoodTodd County, Kentucky · 1.0 M S of JCT KY-102 · Structure no. 110B00049N
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,384
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79 over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-79 over Elk Fork Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,384 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-79 over Elk Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-79 over Elk Fork Creek carry?
About 3,384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US-79 over Elk Fork Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-79 over Elk Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.