US Bridges

Wolf Gap Road over Stillhouse Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of Ky 594 · Structure no. 076C00092N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Gap Road over Stillhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolf Gap Road over Stillhouse Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Gap Road
CrossesStillhouse Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Ky 594
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59194, -84.15111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Wolf Gap Road over Stillhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Gap Road over Stillhouse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Gap Road over Stillhouse Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wolf Gap Road over Stillhouse Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Gap Road over Stillhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.