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KY-120 over Whiteside Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI West of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 117B00035N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-120 over Whiteside Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-120 over Whiteside Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-120
CrossesWhiteside Creek
Location2.3 MI West of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 120
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39972, -87.80528
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2023)
Projected traffic439 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-120 over Whiteside Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-120 over Whiteside 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-120 over Whiteside Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-120 over Whiteside Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-120 over Whiteside Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.