US Bridges

Wrangling Run RD over Wrangling Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Bracken County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 8 · Structure no. 012C00006N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrangling Run RD over Wrangling Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wrangling Run RD over Wrangling Run Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWrangling Run RD
CrossesWrangling Run Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 8
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.76028, -84.07083
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wrangling Run RD over Wrangling Run Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wrangling Run RD over Wrangling Run Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wrangling Run RD over Wrangling Run Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wrangling Run RD over Wrangling Run Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wrangling Run RD over Wrangling Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.