US Bridges

Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Trib

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · 05 MI West of JCT Ky 1974 · Structure no. 034C00087N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Trib in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,130 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Downing RD
CrossesWest Hickman Trib
Location05 MI West of JCT Ky 1974
RouteCity Street 7038
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.9775, -84.50583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,130 (2023)
Projected traffic10,130 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Trib carry?

About 10,130 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.