Whitemore Road over Carney Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGraves County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S of Ky 849 · Structure no. 042C00271N
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitemore Road over Carney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitemore Road over Carney Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Whitemore Road over Carney Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitemore Road over Carney 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Whitemore Road over Carney Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Whitemore Road over Carney Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Whitemore Road over Carney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.