US Bridges

Diederick Street over White Oak Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi.W. JCT US 23 · Structure no. 045B00073N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,963
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diederick Street over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Diederick Street over White Oak Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 14,963 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,963 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDiederick Street
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location1.2 Mi.W. JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 693
Coordinates38.50556, -82.69889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,963 (2021)
Projected traffic14,963 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Diederick Street over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diederick Street over White Oak 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Diederick Street over White Oak Creek carry?

About 14,963 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Diederick Street over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Diederick Street over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.