US Bridges

Wises Landing RD over Carters Branch

Fair

Trimble County, Kentucky · 0.85 MI S of Ky 754 · Structure no. 112C00014N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wises Landing RD over Carters Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wises Landing RD over Carters Branch in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWises Landing RD
CrossesCarters Branch
Location0.85 MI S of Ky 754
RouteCounty Highway 1215
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.565, -85.40083
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Wises Landing RD over Carters Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wises Landing RD over Carters 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Wises Landing RD over Carters Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wises Landing RD over Carters Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wises Landing RD over Carters Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.