US Bridges

Whitesides RD over East Fork Cox Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 150 S JCT Ky 48 · Structure no. 090C00049N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitesides RD over East Fork Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitesides RD over East Fork Cox Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhitesides RD
CrossesEast Fork Cox Creek
Location150 S JCT Ky 48
RouteCounty Highway 1313
Coordinates37.95083, -85.41528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2010)
Projected traffic145 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Whitesides RD over East Fork Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitesides RD over East Fork Cox 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Whitesides RD over East Fork Cox Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Whitesides RD over East Fork Cox Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Whitesides RD over East Fork Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.