US Bridges

Wendell H. Ford We over Millwood-Pleasant View R

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · Wbl 5 MI E of Ky 79 Ntrch · Structure no. 043B00027L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell H. Ford We over Millwood-Pleasant View R is a concrete tee beam carrying Wendell H. Ford We over Millwood-Pleasant View R in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 5,578 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,578 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWendell H. Ford We
CrossesMillwood-Pleasant View R
LocationWbl 5 MI E of Ky 79 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41444, -86.41556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,578 (2022)
Projected traffic5,578 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Wendell H. Ford We over Millwood-Pleasant View R built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wendell H. Ford We over Millwood-Pleasant View R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wendell H. Ford We over Millwood-Pleasant View R carry?

About 5,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Wendell H. Ford We over Millwood-Pleasant View R?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wendell H. Ford We over Millwood-Pleasant View R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.