US Bridges

Whippoorwill RD over Tom Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · .014 MI SW of JCT Ky 993 · Structure no. 058C00001N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whippoorwill RD over Tom Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Whippoorwill RD over Tom Creek in Johnson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 406 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWhippoorwill RD
CrossesTom Creek
Location.014 MI SW of JCT Ky 993
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86472, -82.78306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2011)
Projected traffic406 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Whippoorwill RD over Tom Creek built?

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

What condition is Whippoorwill RD over Tom 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Whippoorwill RD over Tom Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Whippoorwill RD over Tom Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Whippoorwill RD over Tom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.