US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Whippoorwill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · .5 Mi-Sw JCT Ky 49 · Structure no. 078C00118N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Whippoorwill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Whippoorwill Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
Location.5 Mi-Sw JCT Ky 49
RouteCounty Highway 1133
Coordinates37.44333, -85.0775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2010)
Projected traffic262 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Whippoorwill Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.