US Bridges

Maulden-Owsley RD over Wilfreds Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kentucky · W @ JCT CR 5161 · Structure no. 055C00005N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maulden-Owsley RD over Wilfreds Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maulden-Owsley RD over Wilfreds Fork Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2026. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMaulden-Owsley RD
CrossesWilfreds Fork Creek
LocationW @ JCT CR 5161
RouteCounty Highway 1153
Coordinates37.36889, -83.82694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2006)
Projected traffic273 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maulden-Owsley RD over Wilfreds Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maulden-Owsley RD over Wilfreds Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Maulden-Owsley RD over Wilfreds Fork Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Maulden-Owsley RD over Wilfreds Fork Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Maulden-Owsley RD over Wilfreds Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.