US Bridges

West Wilkerson Bou over Oyley Branch

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 407MIE. JCT Ky 32 W · Structure no. 103B00083N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,005
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Wilkerson Bou over Oyley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Wilkerson Bou over Oyley Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,005 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,005 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Wilkerson Bou
CrossesOyley Branch
Location407MIE. JCT Ky 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17778, -83.43528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic15,005 (2022)
Projected traffic15,005 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 West Wilkerson Bou over Oyley Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Wilkerson Bou over Oyley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Wilkerson Bou over Oyley Branch carry?

About 15,005 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Wilkerson Bou over Oyley Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Wilkerson Bou over Oyley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.