US Bridges

Wheelers Mill Road over Nolin River

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N JCT Ky 728 · Structure no. 050C00032N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheelers Mill Road over Nolin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheelers Mill Road over Nolin River in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2031. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWheelers Mill Road
CrossesNolin River
Location1.3 MI N JCT Ky 728
RouteCounty Highway 1383
Coordinates37.3925, -86.02667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2011)
Projected traffic98 by 2031
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 Wheelers Mill Road over Nolin River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheelers Mill Road over Nolin River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wheelers Mill Road over Nolin River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wheelers Mill Road over Nolin River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wheelers Mill Road over Nolin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.