US Bridges

Wendell H Ford Wes over Pennyrile Perkway

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Wbl @ US 41 Ntrch · Structure no. 054B00145L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,255
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell H Ford Wes over Pennyrile Perkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wendell H Ford Wes over Pennyrile Perkway in Hopkins 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,255 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,255 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWendell H Ford Wes
CrossesPennyrile Perkway
LocationWbl @ US 41 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2125, -87.44139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,255 (2021)
Projected traffic5,255 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendell H Ford Wes over Pennyrile Perkway built?

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

What condition is Wendell H Ford Wes over Pennyrile Perkway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wendell H Ford Wes over Pennyrile Perkway carry?

About 5,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Wendell H Ford Wes over Pennyrile Perkway?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wendell H Ford Wes over Pennyrile Perkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.