US Bridges

Wingo Road over Barn Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI S. of Ky 339 · Structure no. 042C00102N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wingo Road over Barn Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wingo Road over Barn Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWingo Road
CrossesBarn Creek
Location1.8 MI S. of Ky 339
RouteCounty Highway 1276
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.61417, -88.735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2010)
Projected traffic259 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wingo Road over Barn Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wingo Road over Barn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Wingo Road over Barn Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wingo Road over Barn Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wingo Road over Barn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.