US Bridges

Bacon Creek Road over Bacon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · .2 MI S JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118C00064N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,479
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacon Creek Road over Bacon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bacon Creek Road over Bacon Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,479 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,479 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBacon Creek Road
CrossesBacon Creek
Location.2 MI S JCT US 25W
RouteCity Street 2030
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91639, -84.11722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2018)
Projected traffic1,479 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bacon Creek Road over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bacon Creek Road over Bacon 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 Bacon Creek Road over Bacon Creek carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bacon Creek Road over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bacon Creek Road over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.