US Bridges

Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.60 MI W of JCT Ky 195 · Structure no. 098C00053N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWolfpit Branch RD
CrossesWolfpit Branch
Location1.60 MI W of JCT Ky 195
RouteCounty Highway 1232
Coordinates37.35694, -82.44722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.