US Bridges

Slaughters Elmwood over East Fk Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Kentucky · .25 Mi. W. JCT US 41 · Structure no. 117C00047N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaughters Elmwood over East Fk Deer Creek is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying Slaughters Elmwood over East Fk Deer Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSlaughters Elmwood
CrossesEast Fk Deer Creek
Location.25 Mi. W. JCT US 41
RouteCounty Highway 1109
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52694, -87.48833
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2011)
Projected traffic116 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Slaughters Elmwood over East Fk Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slaughters Elmwood over East Fk Deer Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Slaughters Elmwood over East Fk Deer Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Slaughters Elmwood over East Fk Deer Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Slaughters Elmwood over East Fk Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.