US Bridges

Curtis Smalls RD over Elk Fork Ck

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .5MI W-New Allensville RD · Structure no. 110C00040N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Smalls RD over Elk Fork Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curtis Smalls RD over Elk Fork Ck in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2034. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCurtis Smalls RD
CrossesElk Fork Ck
Location.5MI W-New Allensville RD
RouteCounty Highway 1131
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73306, -87.12583
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Curtis Smalls RD over Elk Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis Smalls RD over Elk Fork Ck 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 2021.

How much traffic does Curtis Smalls RD over Elk Fork Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Curtis Smalls RD over Elk Fork Ck?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Smalls RD over Elk Fork Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.