US Bridges

Whitaker Cem Road over Lacy Fork

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.1 M S of JCT Ky 1956 · Structure no. 100C00100N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitaker Cem Road over Lacy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitaker Cem Road over Lacy Fork in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitaker Cem Road
CrossesLacy Fork
Location0.1 M S of JCT Ky 1956
RouteCounty Highway 1026
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16111, -84.30639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic24 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Whitaker Cem Road over Lacy Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitaker Cem Road over Lacy Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whitaker Cem Road over Lacy Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Whitaker Cem Road over Lacy Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Whitaker Cem Road over Lacy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.