US Bridges

Wolfe RD over Fishing Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .1 MI S JCT CR 5237 · Structure no. 096C00083N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfe RD over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolfe RD over Fishing Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWolfe RD
CrossesFishing Creek
Location.1 MI S JCT CR 5237
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.65861, -84.39861
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wolfe RD over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolfe RD over Fishing 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wolfe RD over Fishing Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wolfe RD over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfe RD over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.