US Bridges

KY-341 over South Elkhorn Creek

Good

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N. JCT I-64 · Structure no. 120B00038N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-341 over South Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-341 over South Elkhorn Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-341
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
Location1.3 MI N. JCT I-64
RouteState Highway 341
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17611, -84.66889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2022)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-341 over South Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-341 over South Elkhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-341 over South Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-341 over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-341 over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.