US-25W over Elk Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadWhitley County, Kentucky · .10 MI N of S-Jct Ky 1804 · Structure no. 118B00040N
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,878
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-25W over Elk Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-25W over Elk Fork Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,878 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-25W over Elk Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-25W over Elk Fork 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US-25W over Elk Fork Creek carry?
About 1,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-25W over Elk Fork Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US-25W over Elk Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.