Watts Creek Road over Watts Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWhitley County, Kentucky · .1 MI NW of JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118C00001N
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watts Creek Road over Watts Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Watts Creek Road over Watts Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2026. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watts Creek Road over Watts Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watts Creek Road over Watts 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Watts Creek Road over Watts Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Watts Creek Road over Watts Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Watts Creek Road over Watts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.