US Bridges

KY-904 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .10 MI W of E-Jct Ky 92 · Structure no. 118B00071N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-904 over Poplar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-904 over Poplar Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-904
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.10 MI W of E-Jct Ky 92
RouteState Highway 904
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69306, -83.96056
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2038
Trucks0%
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-904 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-904 over Poplar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-904 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-904 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-904 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.