Limestone Road over Poplar Creek
GoodWhitley County, Kentucky · .2 MI S Ky 92 · Structure no. 118C00057N
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limestone Road over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Limestone Road over Poplar Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limestone Road over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limestone Road over Poplar 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Limestone Road over Poplar Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Limestone Road over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Limestone Road over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.