US Bridges

West 5th Street RD over Wendell Ford Expressway

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .7 MI W of JCT Ky 2698 · Structure no. 030B00071N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 5th Street RD over Wendell Ford Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 5th Street RD over Wendell Ford Expressway 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 5 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 5th Street RD
CrossesWendell Ford Expressway
Location.7 MI W of JCT Ky 2698
RouteCounty Highway 1339
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76361, -87.16278
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2019)
Projected traffic186 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 5th Street RD over Wendell Ford Expressway built?

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

What condition is West 5th Street RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does West 5th Street RD over Wendell Ford Expressway carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is West 5th Street RD over Wendell Ford Expressway?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns West 5th Street RD over Wendell Ford Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.