US-25W over S. Fork Spruce Creek
FairPosted for loadWhitley County, Kentucky · .75 MI NE of JCT Ky 1277 · Structure no. 118B00035N
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-25W over S. Fork Spruce Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-25W over S. Fork Spruce Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-25W over S. Fork Spruce Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-25W over S. Fork Spruce 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US-25W over S. Fork Spruce Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-25W over S. Fork Spruce Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns US-25W over S. Fork Spruce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.