US Bridges

Cedar Grove RD over Whipoorwill Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI W of JCT Ky 1041 · Structure no. 071C00101N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Grove RD over Whipoorwill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Grove RD over Whipoorwill Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Grove RD
CrossesWhipoorwill Creek
Location1.3 MI W of JCT Ky 1041
RouteCounty Highway 1280
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72861, -86.98472
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cedar Grove RD over Whipoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove RD over Whipoorwill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Grove RD over Whipoorwill Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Grove RD over Whipoorwill Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Grove RD over Whipoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.