US Bridges

Waverly School RD over Little Bull Creek

Good

Butler County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI W JCT Ky 1328 · Structure no. 016C00041N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly School RD over Little Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waverly School RD over Little Bull Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly School RD
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location2.5 MI W JCT Ky 1328
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20056, -86.59306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2012)
Projected traffic34 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Waverly School RD over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly School RD over Little Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does Waverly School RD over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Waverly School RD over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly School RD over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.