US Bridges

Wendell Ford Expy over Old Icrr Bed

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Wbl .30 MI NE of Gr Riv P · Structure no. 030B00069L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,214
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell Ford Expy over Old Icrr Bed is a concrete tee beam carrying Wendell Ford Expy over Old Icrr Bed in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 20,214 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,640 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWendell Ford Expy
CrossesOld Icrr Bed
LocationWbl .30 MI NE of Gr Riv P
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74639, -87.07167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,214 (2023)
Projected traffic22,640 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$301,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendell Ford Expy over Old Icrr Bed built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wendell Ford Expy over Old Icrr Bed 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 2021.

How much traffic does Wendell Ford Expy over Old Icrr Bed carry?

About 20,214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wendell Ford Expy over Old Icrr Bed?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wendell Ford Expy over Old Icrr Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.