US Bridges

Wendell H Ford Wes over P&l Rr-Ky 175-UNNAME

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · Wbl 4 MI W of Ky 181 Ntrc · Structure no. 089B00089L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
235 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell H Ford Wes over P&l Rr-Ky 175-UNNAME is a concrete tee beam carrying Wendell H Ford Wes over P&l Rr-Ky 175-UNNAME in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 5,682 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,682 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWendell H Ford Wes
CrossesP&l Rr-Ky 175-UNNAME
LocationWbl 4 MI W of Ky 181 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23444, -87.27444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,682 (2021)
Projected traffic5,682 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Wendell H Ford Wes over P&l Rr-Ky 175-UNNAME built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wendell H Ford Wes over P&l Rr-Ky 175-UNNAME 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wendell H Ford Wes over P&l Rr-Ky 175-UNNAME carry?

About 5,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Wendell H Ford Wes over P&l Rr-Ky 175-UNNAME?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wendell H Ford Wes over P&l Rr-Ky 175-UNNAME?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.