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KY-1064 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · 0.8 Mi. N. of Ky 92 · Structure no. 118B00114N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1064 over Whetstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1064 over Whetstone Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 401 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1064
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. of Ky 92
RouteState Highway 1064
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76222, -84.0325
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2021)
Projected traffic401 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1064 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1064 over Whetstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1064 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1064 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns KY-1064 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.