Ky-197 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair Condition85 years old2,736 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyPike
Location2.7 Mi SW Of Jct Ky 80
CarriesKy-197
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Coordinates37.27639, -82.37750

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length171.9 ft (52.4 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area414.0 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1941

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,736 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number098B00060N

Nearby Bridges

Gibson Bottom CR over Elkhorn Creek 0.3 mi Fair Gibson Bottom RD over Elkhorn Creek 0.4 mi Fair Bascum Mullins RD over Elkhorn Creek 0.9 mi Good E & R Road over Elkhorn Creek 1.3 mi Good Big Branch RD over Elkhorn Creek 1.7 mi Fair Mountain Branch ST over Elkhorn Creek 1.7 mi Good Elkhorn Creek over John Moore Branch 2.1 mi Good Ky-80 over Russell Fork 2.4 mi Fair Hurricane Crk Road over Elkhorn Creek 2.7 mi Good John Moore Br over Csx Rr/russell Fork 2.7 mi Fair