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KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek (n.Fk

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .25 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 178 · Structure no. 110B00004N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek (n.Fk is a concrete culvert carrying KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek (n.Fk in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-106
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek (n.Fk
Location.25 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 178
RouteState Highway 106
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90444, -87.10972
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2023)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-106 over Whippoorwill Creek (n.Fk built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek (n.Fk 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek (n.Fk carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek (n.Fk?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek (n.Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.