US Bridges

Browns Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · .35 MI N JCT Ky 1681 · Structure no. 120C00032N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Browns Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrowns Mill RD
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
Location.35 MI N JCT Ky 1681
RouteCounty Highway 1010
Coordinates38.10889, -84.63389
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 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2011)
Projected traffic196 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Browns Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns 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 Browns Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Browns Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Mill RD over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.