US Bridges

Wilmore Road over Southern Railroad

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .6 Mi. N JCT US 27 · Structure no. 057B00029N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,808
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilmore Road over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wilmore Road over Southern Railroad in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,808 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,808 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilmore Road
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location.6 Mi. N JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 29
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88194, -84.585
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,808 (2022)
Projected traffic6,808 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilmore Road over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilmore Road over Southern Railroad 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 Southern Railroad carry?

About 6,808 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Wilmore Road over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wilmore Road over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.