US Bridges

KY-103 over Wiggington Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI SE of JCT Ky 1038 · Structure no. 071B00012N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,753
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-103 over Wiggington Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-103 over Wiggington Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 1,753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,753 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-103
CrossesWiggington Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of JCT Ky 1038
RouteState Highway 103
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90444, -86.75167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,753 (2023)
Projected traffic1,753 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-103 over Wiggington Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-103 over Wiggington 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-103 over Wiggington Creek carry?

About 1,753 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-103 over Wiggington Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-103 over Wiggington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.