US Bridges

WN-9007 over Wendell Ford Expressway

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Nbl over US 60 Interchang · Structure no. 030B00085R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WN-9007 over Wendell Ford Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WN-9007 over Wendell Ford Expressway in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,789 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,938 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWN-9007
CrossesWendell Ford Expressway
LocationNbl over US 60 Interchang
RouteInterstate 165
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74083, -87.07306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 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 width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,789 (2023)
Projected traffic5,938 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$626,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WN-9007 over Wendell Ford Expressway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is WN-9007 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does WN-9007 over Wendell Ford Expressway carry?

About 4,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is WN-9007 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 29 ft wide.

Who owns WN-9007 over Wendell Ford Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.