US Bridges

Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 1.79 M W of JCT Ky 379 · Structure no. 029C00062N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesWhetstone Road
CrossesBig Whetstone Creek
Location1.79 M W of JCT Ky 379
RouteCounty Highway 1012
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81556, -85.26722
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.