US Bridges

Wendell Ford Expy over Tamarack RD

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Wbl .8 MI W-Us 431 Ntrch · Structure no. 030B00074L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,259
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell Ford Expy over Tamarack RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wendell Ford Expy over Tamarack RD 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 14,259 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,970 by 2037. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWendell Ford Expy
CrossesTamarack RD
LocationWbl .8 MI W-Us 431 Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73389, -87.13611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,259 (2017)
Projected traffic15,970 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$765,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendell Ford Expy over Tamarack RD built?

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

What condition is Wendell Ford Expy over Tamarack RD 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 Wendell Ford Expy over Tamarack RD carry?

About 14,259 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wendell Ford Expy over Tamarack RD?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wendell Ford Expy over Tamarack RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.