US Bridges

White Oak Church R over White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · .5 MI E. JCT Ky 6183 · Structure no. 001C00053N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak Church R over White Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Oak Church R over White Oak Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesWhite Oak Church R
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.5 MI E. JCT Ky 6183
RouteCounty Highway 1156
Coordinates37.05833, -85.19639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2019)
Projected traffic67 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 White Oak Church R over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak Church R over White Oak 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does White Oak Church R over White Oak Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is White Oak Church R over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak Church R over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.