US Bridges

Wilmore Road over Jessamine Creek

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of JCT Ky 3433 · Structure no. 057B00006N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,973
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilmore Road over Jessamine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wilmore Road over Jessamine Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 11,973 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,973 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilmore Road
CrossesJessamine Creek
Location.5 MI N of JCT Ky 3433
RouteState Highway 29
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88583, -84.60417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,973 (2023)
Projected traffic11,973 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilmore Road over Jessamine Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilmore Road over Jessamine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wilmore Road over Jessamine Creek carry?

About 11,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wilmore Road over Jessamine Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wilmore Road over Jessamine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.