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KY-1003 over Whetstone Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 4.9 MI So. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 100B00054N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1003 over Whetstone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying KY-1003 over Whetstone Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1003
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location4.9 MI So. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1003
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09583, -84.40528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2023)
Projected traffic176 by 2043
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1003 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1003 over Whetstone 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1003 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1003 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1003 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.