US Bridges

Duckers RD over Branch of Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT Ky 1681 · Structure no. 120C00026N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duckers RD over Branch of Elkhorn Creek is a steel culvert carrying Duckers RD over Branch of Elkhorn Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesDuckers RD
CrossesBranch of Elkhorn Creek
Location.1 MI N of JCT Ky 1681
RouteCounty Highway 1303
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2014)
Projected traffic396 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Duckers RD over Branch of Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duckers RD over Branch of 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 2022.

How much traffic does Duckers RD over Branch of Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Duckers RD over Branch of Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Duckers RD over Branch of Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.