Church Street over Elk Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Kentucky · 400 Ft S of Columbia Ave · Structure no. 116C00062N
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Elk Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over Elk Spring Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 70 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over Elk Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Church Street 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Church Street over Elk Spring Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Church Street over Elk Spring Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Elk Spring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.