South Dixie Street over Whitley Branch
FairLaurel County, Kentucky · .25 MI West of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 063B00092N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,429
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Dixie Street over Whitley Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Dixie Street over Whitley Branch in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 1,429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,429 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Dixie Street over Whitley Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Dixie Street over Whitley Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does South Dixie Street over Whitley Branch carry?
About 1,429 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is South Dixie Street over Whitley Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns South Dixie Street over Whitley Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.