US Bridges

KY-1944 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 2.9 Mi. NE of Ky 36 · Structure no. 006B00075N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1944 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1944 over White Oak Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1944
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location2.9 Mi. NE of Ky 36
RouteState Highway 1944
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20833, -83.76972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1944 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1944 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1944 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1944 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1944 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.