US Bridges

Moores Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi.North of US.RT.421 · Structure no. 120C00007N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Moores Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Mill RD
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
Location1.4 Mi.North of US.RT.421
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16028, -84.64389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2012)
Projected traffic161 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$560,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mill RD over South Elkhorn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Moores Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Moores Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.