US Bridges

Whitlock Road over Br-Little Cypress Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · .35 Mi. E of Ky 307 · Structure no. 053C00021N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitlock Road over Br-Little Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Whitlock Road over Br-Little Cypress Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhitlock Road
CrossesBr-Little Cypress Creek
Location.35 Mi. E of Ky 307
RouteCounty Highway 1154
Coordinates36.67194, -88.86361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2019)
Projected traffic131 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitlock Road over Br-Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitlock Road over Br-Little Cypress 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Whitlock Road over Br-Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Whitlock Road over Br-Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Whitlock Road over Br-Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.