US Bridges

Whitson RD over South Fork Raven Ck

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.8 SE -Ky 356 · Structure no. 049C00088N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitson RD over South Fork Raven Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Whitson RD over South Fork Raven Ck in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhitson RD
CrossesSouth Fork Raven Ck
Location1.8 SE -Ky 356
RouteCounty Highway 1228
Coordinates38.40806, -84.47139
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Whitson RD over South Fork Raven Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitson RD over South Fork Raven Ck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Whitson RD over South Fork Raven Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Whitson RD over South Fork Raven Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Whitson RD over South Fork Raven Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.