US Bridges

Wells RD over Long Creek

Good

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. N. of Jct. Ky 853 · Structure no. 089C00026N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells RD over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wells RD over Long Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWells RD
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N. of Jct. Ky 853
RouteCounty Highway 1276
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10444, -87.22583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wells RD over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells RD over Long Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wells RD over Long Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Wells RD over Long Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Wells RD over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.