US Bridges

Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1 Mile E JCT Ky 76 · Structure no. 109C00054N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Creek RD
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1 Mile E JCT Ky 76
RouteCounty Highway 1128
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28389, -85.22806
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Creek RD over Wilson 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.