US Bridges

White Oak Church over Russell Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 2.24 Mi.E. of Jt Ky 6183 · Structure no. 001C00064N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak Church over Russell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Oak Church over Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Oak Church
CrossesRussell Creek
Location2.24 Mi.E. of Jt Ky 6183
RouteCounty Highway 1156
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04667, -85.18417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2006)
Projected traffic87 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak Church over Russell 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 2023.

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

About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is White Oak Church over Russell Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak Church over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.