US Bridges

Wheeler Branch RD over Hood Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI NE of JCT Ky 201 · Structure no. 064C00062N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Branch RD over Hood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheeler Branch RD over Hood Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler Branch RD
CrossesHood Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT Ky 201
RouteCounty Highway 1216
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01417, -82.83667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wheeler Branch RD over Hood Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler Branch RD over Hood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeler Branch RD over Hood Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Wheeler Branch RD over Hood Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler Branch RD over Hood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.