US Bridges

_verne RD over Paterson Creek

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · _off 904 · Structure no. 118C00069N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
346
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_verne RD over Paterson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _verne RD over Paterson Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 346 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries_verne RD
CrossesPaterson Creek
Location_off 904
RouteCounty Highway 1184
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71944, -84.06778
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2022)
Projected traffic346 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 _verne RD over Paterson Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is _verne RD over Paterson 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 2021.

How much traffic does _verne RD over Paterson Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is _verne RD over Paterson Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns _verne RD over Paterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.