US Bridges

Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.40 MI SW of JCT Ky 195 · Structure no. 098C00177N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2012 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 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 505 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWolfpit Branch RD
CrossesWolfpit Branch
Location0.40 MI SW of JCT Ky 195
RouteCounty Highway 1232
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35028, -82.43083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2012)
Projected traffic505 by 2032
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 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 Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch 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 February 2024.

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

About 505 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfpit Branch RD over Wolfpit Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.