US Bridges

Wendell H Ford Wes over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. JCT Ky 181 · Structure no. 089B00115N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
769
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell H Ford Wes over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wendell H Ford Wes over Little Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 769 vehicles a day, projected to reach 769 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWendell H Ford Wes
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location0.1 Mi. JCT Ky 181
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25139, -87.19917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic769 (2023)
Projected traffic769 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Wendell H Ford Wes over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wendell H Ford Wes over Little Cypress 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wendell H Ford Wes over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 769 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wendell H Ford Wes over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wendell H Ford Wes over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.