White Oak Ch. Road over Big Clifty Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdair County, Kentucky · 2.93 MI Ea of Jct. 6183 · Structure no. 001C00058N
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Oak Ch. Road over Big Clifty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Oak Ch. Road over Big Clifty Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Oak Ch. Road over Big Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is White Oak Ch. Road over Big Clifty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does White Oak Ch. Road over Big Clifty Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is White Oak Ch. Road over Big Clifty Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns White Oak Ch. Road over Big Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.