US Bridges

Fitts RD over Wolf Branch Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI S JCT Ky 554 · Structure no. 030C00060N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitts RD over Wolf Branch Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fitts RD over Wolf Branch Ditch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFitts RD
CrossesWolf Branch Ditch
Location1.9 MI S JCT Ky 554
RouteCounty Highway 1219
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65722, -87.15556
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2006)
Projected traffic203 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitts RD over Wolf Branch Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitts RD over Wolf Branch Ditch 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Fitts RD over Wolf Branch Ditch carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Fitts RD over Wolf Branch Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fitts RD over Wolf Branch Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.