US Bridges

KY-663 over Little Whippoorwill Crk

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .70 MI Nort of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 071B00049N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-663 over Little Whippoorwill Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-663 over Little Whippoorwill Crk in Logan 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 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 931 vehicles a day, projected to reach 931 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-663
CrossesLittle Whippoorwill Crk
Location.70 MI Nort of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 663
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70333, -86.8475
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2021)
Projected traffic931 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-663 over Little Whippoorwill Crk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-663 over Little Whippoorwill Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-663 over Little Whippoorwill Crk carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-663 over Little Whippoorwill Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-663 over Little Whippoorwill Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.