US Bridges

Wendell Ford Expy over Sutherland RD

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Wbl .75 MI E-Us 431 Ntrch · Structure no. 030B00076L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell Ford Expy over Sutherland RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Wendell Ford Expy over Sutherland RD 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 20,406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,855 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWendell Ford Expy
CrossesSutherland RD
LocationWbl .75 MI E-Us 431 Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72583, -87.1075
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,406 (2023)
Projected traffic22,855 by 2043
Trucks6%
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$431,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendell Ford Expy over Sutherland RD built?

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

What condition is Wendell Ford Expy over Sutherland 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Wendell Ford Expy over Sutherland RD carry?

About 20,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wendell Ford Expy over Sutherland RD?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wendell Ford Expy over Sutherland RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.