US Bridges

Willis Creek RD over Big Willis Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of Ky 379 · Structure no. 029C00002N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Creek RD over Big Willis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willis Creek RD over Big Willis Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWillis Creek RD
CrossesBig Willis Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Ky 379
RouteCounty Highway 1025
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82694, -85.2375
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willis Creek RD over Big Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis Creek RD over Big Willis 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Willis Creek RD over Big Willis Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Willis Creek RD over Big Willis Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Creek RD over Big Willis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.