West Whitmer ST over Little Cypress Creek
FairMuhlenberg County, Kentucky · .2 MI E Ky 189 · Structure no. 089C00049N
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Whitmer ST over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Whitmer ST over Little Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Whitmer ST over Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Whitmer ST over Little Cypress 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does West Whitmer ST over Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is West Whitmer ST over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Whitmer ST over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.