US Bridges

Weisenberger Mill over South Elkhorn Creek

Good

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1.8MI North of KY1681 · Structure no. 120C00041N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,393
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weisenberger Mill over South Elkhorn Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Weisenberger Mill over South Elkhorn Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,393 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,393 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWeisenberger Mill
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
Location1.8MI North of KY1681
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12806, -84.63667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (2021)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weisenberger Mill over South Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weisenberger Mill 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 Weisenberger Mill over South Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Weisenberger Mill over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Weisenberger Mill over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.