Mckinley Bush Rd over Elk Creek
Clay County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mckinley Bush Rd over Elk Creek in Clay County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 180 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 35 of the 165 inventoried bridges in Clay County rated good (21.2%); 23 (13.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 53 ft |
| Location | 100 Ft East of US421 |
| NBI structure number | 026C00157N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Clay County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-421 over Little Goose Creek | 1993 | 13,190 | Fair |
| Ky-80 over Hal Rogers Parkway | 1971 | 11,538 | Fair |
| US-421 over Goose Creek | 1983 | 8,691 | Fair |
| Hr-9006 over LITTLE GOOSE CRK & R | 1970 | 8,477 | Fair |
| Hr-9006 over Cheek Rd | 1970 | 8,477 | Fair |
| Hr-9006 over Urban Road | 1970 | 8,477 | Fair |
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