US Bridges

Ky 379 over Big Willis Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 3.2 M N of JCT Ky 1880 · Structure no. 029B00067N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 379 over Big Willis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 379 over Big Willis Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 379
CrossesBig Willis Creek
Location3.2 M N of JCT Ky 1880
RouteState Highway 379
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82944, -85.24333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 379 over Big Willis Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 379 over Big Willis 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 379 over Big Willis Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 379 over Big Willis Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 379 over Big Willis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.