US Bridges

Lapland Rd. over Branch of Wolf Creek

Fair

Meade County, Kentucky · .15 Miles SE of Knob Rd. · Structure no. 082C00006N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapland Rd. over Branch of Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lapland Rd. over Branch of Wolf Creek in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLapland Rd.
CrossesBranch of Wolf Creek
Location.15 Miles SE of Knob Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08194, -86.35889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2011)
Projected traffic4 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Lapland Rd. over Branch of Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lapland Rd. over Branch of Wolf 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Lapland Rd. over Branch of Wolf Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lapland Rd. over Branch of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lapland Rd. over Branch of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.