US Bridges

West Old State LN over Trammel Fork

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 3.1M W of 231 · Structure no. 002C00064N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Old State LN over Trammel Fork is a concrete culvert carrying West Old State LN over Trammel Fork in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2034. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Old State LN
CrossesTrammel Fork
Location3.1M W of 231
RouteCounty Highway 1372
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75194, -86.2875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2014)
Projected traffic395 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 West Old State LN over Trammel Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Old State LN over Trammel Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does West Old State LN over Trammel Fork carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is West Old State LN over Trammel Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns West Old State LN over Trammel Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.