US Bridges

Hidden Meadow LN over White Sulphur Creek

GoodPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .2 MI W.-Jct CR 5303 · Structure no. 017C00056N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Meadow LN over White Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hidden Meadow LN over White Sulphur Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHidden Meadow LN
CrossesWhite Sulphur Creek
Location.2 MI W.-Jct CR 5303
RouteCounty Highway 1372
Coordinates37.13722, -87.94389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2019)
Projected traffic29 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hidden Meadow LN over White Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Meadow LN over White Sulphur 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hidden Meadow LN over White Sulphur Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hidden Meadow LN over White Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden Meadow LN over White Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.