US Bridges

Wooley RD over Sand Lick Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI N Ky 559 · Structure no. 035C00047N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooley RD over Sand Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wooley RD over Sand Lick Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWooley RD
CrossesSand Lick Creek
Location1.8 MI N Ky 559
RouteCounty Highway 1007
Coordinates38.38278, -83.61194
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic380 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wooley RD over Sand Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wooley RD over Sand Lick Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wooley RD over Sand Lick Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wooley RD over Sand Lick Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wooley RD over Sand Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.