US Bridges

US-25W over Lynn Camp Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · On Laurel - Whitley Cl · Structure no. 118B00090N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,593
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25W over Lynn Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25W over Lynn Camp Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 10,593 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,593 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25W
CrossesLynn Camp Creek
LocationOn Laurel - Whitley Cl
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.955, -84.09444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,593 (2023)
Projected traffic10,593 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25W over Lynn Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25W over Lynn Camp 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 Lynn Camp Creek carry?

About 10,593 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-25W over Lynn Camp Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-25W over Lynn Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.