US Bridges

Lafayette Pky over Wolf Run

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .1M N of Rosemont Garden · Structure no. 034C00061N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,947
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Pky over Wolf Run is a masonry culvert carrying Lafayette Pky over Wolf Run in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 2,947 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,947 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette Pky
CrossesWolf Run
Location.1M N of Rosemont Garden
RouteCity Street 4463
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02472, -84.52778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,947 (2022)
Projected traffic2,947 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette Pky over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Pky over Wolf Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lafayette Pky over Wolf Run carry?

About 2,947 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lafayette Pky over Wolf Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Pky over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.