US Bridges

White Oak RD over Lt. Fk. White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Magoffin County, Kentucky · @ West Termini Ky. 1593 · Structure no. 077C00065N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak RD over Lt. Fk. White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Oak RD over Lt. Fk. White Oak Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Oak RD
CrossesLt. Fk. White Oak Creek
Location@ West Termini Ky. 1593
RouteCounty Highway 1344
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77806, -83.22167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2012)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 White Oak RD over Lt. Fk. White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak RD over Lt. Fk. White Oak 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does White Oak RD over Lt. Fk. White Oak Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is White Oak RD over Lt. Fk. White Oak Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak RD over Lt. Fk. White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.