US Bridges

Wiercinski Way over Tributary of Casey Creek

Good

Trigg County, Kentucky · 45B · Structure no. DAPFORCAK000045

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Wiercinski Way over Tributary of Casey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wiercinski Way over Tributary of Casey Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWiercinski Way
CrossesTributary of Casey Creek
Location45B
Coordinates36.70757, -87.72178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiercinski Way over Tributary of Casey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiercinski Way over Tributary of Casey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Wiercinski Way over Tributary of Casey Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Wiercinski Way over Tributary of Casey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Wiercinski Way over Tributary of Casey Creek?

It is owned by the Army.