US Bridges

Paynes Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek

Good

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI E JCT Ky 1967 · Structure no. 120C00029N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paynes Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paynes Mill RD 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaynes Mill RD
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
Location1.4 MI E JCT Ky 1967
RouteCounty Highway 1004
Coordinates38.08028, -84.63944
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2011)
Projected traffic101 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Paynes Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is Paynes Mill RD 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 December 2024.

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

About 101 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Paynes Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Paynes Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.