US Bridges

Wiborg Loop RD over NS (cno&tp) System

PoorPosted for load

McCreary County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of US 27 · Structure no. 074C00010N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiborg Loop RD over NS (cno&tp) System is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiborg Loop RD over NS (cno&tp) System in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 189 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWiborg Loop RD
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location0.1 MI W of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1314
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80944, -84.48972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2019)
Projected traffic189 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wiborg Loop RD over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiborg Loop RD over NS (cno&tp) System 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wiborg Loop RD over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wiborg Loop RD over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wiborg Loop RD over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.