US Bridges

Gardner RD over Wolf Branch

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .9M N of Jct. US 68 · Structure no. 079C00008N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner RD over Wolf Branch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gardner RD over Wolf Branch in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2026. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGardner RD
CrossesWolf Branch
Location.9M N of Jct. US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1161
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79667, -88.17833
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2006)
Projected traffic55 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gardner RD over Wolf Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner RD over Wolf Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gardner RD over Wolf Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Gardner RD over Wolf Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gardner RD over Wolf Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.