US Bridges

Paul Willis Road over Willis Branch

Good

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 1.7M East from Ky 61 · Structure no. 029C00066N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul Willis Road over Willis Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paul Willis Road over Willis Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPaul Willis Road
CrossesWillis Branch
Location1.7M East from Ky 61
RouteCounty Highway 1148
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67583, -85.35806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Paul Willis Road over Willis Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paul Willis Road over Willis Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Paul Willis Road over Willis Branch carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Paul Willis Road over Willis Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Paul Willis Road over Willis Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.