US Bridges

Wolf Pen Branch RD over Fallen Timber Creek

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 75 Ft S of Ky 1606 · Structure no. 052C00042N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Pen Branch RD over Fallen Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolf Pen Branch RD over Fallen Timber Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWolf Pen Branch RD
CrossesFallen Timber Creek
Location75 Ft S of Ky 1606
RouteCounty Highway 1303
Coordinates38.47694, -85.26556
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2026
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 Wolf Pen Branch RD over Fallen Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Pen Branch RD over Fallen Timber 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Pen Branch RD over Fallen Timber Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wolf Pen Branch RD over Fallen Timber Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Pen Branch RD over Fallen Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.