US Bridges

AU-9005 over Wendell Ford Expressway

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Ebl @e-Terminus Aud.Pkwy · Structure no. 030B00058R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,771
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AU-9005 over Wendell Ford Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AU-9005 over Wendell Ford Expressway in Daviess 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 6 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 3,771 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,771 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAU-9005
CrossesWendell Ford Expressway
LocationEbl @e-Terminus Aud.Pkwy
RouteState Highway 9005
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76556, -87.16361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,771 (2021)
Projected traffic3,771 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$654,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AU-9005 over Wendell Ford Expressway built?

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

What condition is AU-9005 over Wendell Ford Expressway 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does AU-9005 over Wendell Ford Expressway carry?

About 3,771 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is AU-9005 over Wendell Ford Expressway?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns AU-9005 over Wendell Ford Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.