Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone Creek
Cumberland County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Whetstone Road over Big Whetstone Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 112 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 18 of the 93 inventoried bridges in Cumberland County rated good (19.4%); 7 (7.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 62 ft |
| Location | 1.79 M W of JCT KY 379 |
| NBI structure number | 029C00062N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cumberland County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-90 over Cumberland River | 1951 | 5,495 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Norris Branch | 1942 | 3,335 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Allen Creek | 1942 | 3,335 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Dutch Creek | 1942 | 3,335 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Br of Marrowbone Creek | 1942 | 3,335 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Bear Creek | 1974 | 3,037 | Fair |
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