US Bridges

Wendell H Ford Wes over CSX Railroad

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · Wbl .25 MI W of US 431 Nt · Structure no. 089B00096L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,352
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell H Ford Wes over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Wendell H Ford Wes over CSX Railroad 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 5,352 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,352 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWendell H Ford Wes
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationWbl .25 MI W of US 431 Nt
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28111, -87.11528
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,352 (2023)
Projected traffic5,352 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$739,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendell H Ford Wes over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Wendell H Ford Wes over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Wendell H Ford Wes over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wendell H Ford Wes over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.