US Bridges

Wimsatt RD over Kate Meadow Slough

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. Nor. - US 60 · Structure no. 030C00128N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wimsatt RD over Kate Meadow Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wimsatt RD over Kate Meadow Slough in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWimsatt RD
CrossesKate Meadow Slough
Location0.1 Mi. Nor. - US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1353
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81139, -87.23639
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2006)
Projected traffic395 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wimsatt RD over Kate Meadow Slough built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wimsatt RD over Kate Meadow Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wimsatt RD over Kate Meadow Slough carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wimsatt RD over Kate Meadow Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wimsatt RD over Kate Meadow Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.