US Bridges

Wendell H Ford Wes over Cleaton-Green River RD

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · Wbl 1.0 MI E of US 431 Nt · Structure no. 089B00092L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell H Ford Wes over Cleaton-Green River RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Wendell H Ford Wes over Cleaton-Green River RD 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 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 4,176 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWendell H Ford Wes
CrossesCleaton-Green River RD
LocationWbl 1.0 MI E of US 431 Nt
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28722, -87.08806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,176 (2021)
Projected traffic4,176 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$618,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendell H Ford Wes over Cleaton-Green River RD built?

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

What condition is Wendell H Ford Wes over Cleaton-Green River RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wendell H Ford Wes over Cleaton-Green River RD carry?

About 4,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Wendell H Ford Wes over Cleaton-Green River RD?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wendell H Ford Wes over Cleaton-Green River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.