US Bridges

Wheeler RD over Fannins Fork

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · .15 MI S JCT Ky 172 · Structure no. 088C00069N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler RD over Fannins Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheeler RD over Fannins Fork in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWheeler RD
CrossesFannins Fork
Location.15 MI S JCT Ky 172
RouteCounty Highway 1034
Coordinates37.96778, -83.11722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wheeler RD over Fannins Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler RD over Fannins Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Wheeler RD over Fannins Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Wheeler RD over Fannins Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler RD over Fannins Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.