Whitlow Lane over Bacon Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGraves County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT KY.1390 · Structure no. 042C00056N
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitlow Lane over Bacon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitlow Lane over Bacon Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitlow Lane over Bacon Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitlow Lane over Bacon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Whitlow Lane over Bacon Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Whitlow Lane over Bacon Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Whitlow Lane over Bacon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.