US Bridges

Berea Church RD over Little Whippoorwill Cree

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. N of US 431 · Structure no. 071C00056N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berea Church RD over Little Whippoorwill Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berea Church RD over Little Whippoorwill Cree in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBerea Church RD
CrossesLittle Whippoorwill Cree
Location0.7 Mi. N of US 431
RouteCounty Highway 1191
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74361, -86.84972
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Berea Church RD over Little Whippoorwill Cree built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berea Church RD over Little Whippoorwill Cree 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Berea Church RD over Little Whippoorwill Cree carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Berea Church RD over Little Whippoorwill Cree?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Berea Church RD over Little Whippoorwill Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.