US Bridges

Wombel Road over Br. of Sugar Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .58 MI SW of U.S. 62 · Structure no. 073C00083N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wombel Road over Br. of Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wombel Road over Br. of Sugar Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWombel Road
CrossesBr. of Sugar Creek
Location.58 MI SW of U.S. 62
RouteCounty Highway 1223
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97917, -88.81028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2014)
Projected traffic69 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wombel Road over Br. of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wombel Road over Br. of Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Wombel Road over Br. of Sugar Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Wombel Road over Br. of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wombel Road over Br. of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.