US Bridges

Wimp Lane over Branch of W Rhudes Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.6 Miles North of Ky 86 · Structure no. 047C00085N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wimp Lane over Branch of W Rhudes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wimp Lane over Branch of W Rhudes Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWimp Lane
CrossesBranch of W Rhudes Creek
Location0.6 Miles North of Ky 86
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67222, -85.95583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wimp Lane over Branch of W Rhudes Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wimp Lane over Branch of W Rhudes Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wimp Lane over Branch of W Rhudes Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Wimp Lane over Branch of W Rhudes Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wimp Lane over Branch of W Rhudes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.