US Bridges

Mckendree Chapel over Trib. of Wolf Pen Branch

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI E of Jct. Ky 79 · Structure no. 016C00052N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckendree Chapel over Trib. of Wolf Pen Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckendree Chapel over Trib. of Wolf Pen Branch in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMckendree Chapel
CrossesTrib. of Wolf Pen Branch
Location0.7 MI E of Jct. Ky 79
RouteCounty Highway 1106
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29583, -86.64667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic171 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mckendree Chapel over Trib. of Wolf Pen Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckendree Chapel over Trib. of Wolf Pen Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mckendree Chapel over Trib. of Wolf Pen Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mckendree Chapel over Trib. of Wolf Pen Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mckendree Chapel over Trib. of Wolf Pen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.