Joe Potter RD over Br of Whippoorwill Creek
PoorPosted for loadTodd County, Kentucky · .6 MI N of JCT CR 5001 · Structure no. 110C00030N
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joe Potter RD over Br of Whippoorwill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Potter RD over Br of Whippoorwill Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Potter RD over Br of Whippoorwill Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joe Potter RD over Br of Whippoorwill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Joe Potter RD over Br of Whippoorwill Creek carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Joe Potter RD over Br of Whippoorwill Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Joe Potter RD over Br of Whippoorwill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.