US Bridges

US-79 over Whippoorwill Creek

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Logan County, Kentucky · 0.5 M S of JCT KY-1151 · Structure no. 071B00114N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79 over Whippoorwill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-79 over Whippoorwill Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-79
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
Location0.5 M S of JCT KY-1151
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.785, -86.99611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 US-79 over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-79 over Whippoorwill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US-79 over Whippoorwill Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-79 over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-79 over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.