US Bridges

No Data Entered over Bark Camp Creek

Poor

Whitley County, Kentucky · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080214000001004

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Bark Camp Creek is a steel culvert carrying No Data Entered over Bark Camp Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesBark Camp Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 193
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.905, -84.28056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Bark Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is No Data Entered over Bark Camp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Bark Camp Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is No Data Entered over Bark Camp Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Who owns No Data Entered over Bark Camp Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.