US Bridges

KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · Btwn N&s Jcts Ky 1151 · Structure no. 071B00052N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1151
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
LocationBtwn N&s Jcts Ky 1151
RouteState Highway 1151
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81639, -87.01
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1151 over Whippoorwill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.