US Bridges

Mossy Gap Road over Poplar Creek

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · .3 MI S of JCT KY-92 · Structure no. 118C00077N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mossy Gap Road over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mossy Gap Road over Poplar Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMossy Gap Road
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.3 MI S of JCT KY-92
RouteCounty Highway 1175
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73444, -83.99417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Mossy Gap Road over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mossy Gap 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 Mossy Gap Road over Poplar Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mossy Gap Road over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Mossy Gap Road over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.