US Bridges

Whitesides Rd. over Kimberly Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 0.8 Miles E. of U.S. 31E · Structure no. 090C00072N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitesides Rd. over Kimberly Creek is a concrete slab carrying Whitesides Rd. over Kimberly Creek in Nelson 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 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitesides Rd.
CrossesKimberly Creek
Location0.8 Miles E. of U.S. 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.9475, -85.46028
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2011)
Projected traffic265 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Kimberly Creek built?

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

What condition is Whitesides Rd. over Kimberly 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 2022.

How much traffic does Whitesides Rd. over Kimberly Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Whitesides Rd. over Kimberly Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Whitesides Rd. over Kimberly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.