Wolf Creek RD over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcCreary County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT CR 5363 · Structure no. 074C00009N
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolf Creek RD over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolf Creek RD over Wolf Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wolf Creek RD over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolf Creek RD over Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Wolf Creek RD over Wolf Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Wolf Creek RD over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Wolf Creek RD over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.