US Bridges

KY-1309 over Whippoorwill Creek

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI S of JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 071B00083N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1309 over Whippoorwill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1309 over Whippoorwill Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1309
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
Location2.7 MI S of JCT Ky 79
RouteState Highway 1309
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75694, -86.98222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1309 over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1309 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-1309 over Whippoorwill Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1309 over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1309 over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.