US Bridges

KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 2.1MI.N Jct. US 68 · Structure no. 071B00086N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1151
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
Location2.1MI.N Jct. US 68
RouteState Highway 1151
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84083, -87.01833
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1151 over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.