US Bridges

U.S. 68/80 over Whippoorwill Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 2.8 Mi. E JCT Todd Co.Ln · Structure no. 071B00097L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 68/80 over Whippoorwill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 68/80 over Whippoorwill Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 2,583 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 68/80
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
Location2.8 Mi. E JCT Todd Co.Ln
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81556, -87.00944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,583 (2023)
Projected traffic2,583 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 U.S. 68/80 over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 68/80 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 2021.

How much traffic does U.S. 68/80 over Whippoorwill Creek carry?

About 2,583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 68/80 over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 68/80 over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.