US Bridges

Curtis Pike over Wilgreen Lake Outlet

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI S of JCT Ky 876 · Structure no. 076C00036N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Pike over Wilgreen Lake Outlet is a concrete tee beam carrying Curtis Pike over Wilgreen Lake Outlet in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 356 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCurtis Pike
CrossesWilgreen Lake Outlet
Location1.9 MI S of JCT Ky 876
RouteCounty Highway 1251
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70806, -84.36444
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2021)
Projected traffic356 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Curtis Pike over Wilgreen Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis Pike over Wilgreen Lake Outlet 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Curtis Pike over Wilgreen Lake Outlet carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Curtis Pike over Wilgreen Lake Outlet?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Pike over Wilgreen Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.