Elk ST over Elk Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Kentucky · .25 MI Se-Main ST-KY90BUS · Structure no. 116C00017N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 414
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk ST over Elk Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk ST over Elk Spring Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 505 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk ST over Elk Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk ST over Elk Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Elk ST over Elk Spring Creek carry?
About 414 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Elk ST over Elk Spring Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Elk ST over Elk Spring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.