Wendell H Ford Wes over Ky 181
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Wendell H Ford Wes over Ky 181 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,352 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 126 of the 152 inventoried bridges in Muhlenberg County rated fair (82.9%); 7 (4.6%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 179 ft |
| Location | Wbl 5 Mi W of US 431 Ntrc |
| NBI structure number | 089B00091L |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Muhlenberg County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-62 over Br Cypress Creek | 1984 | 13,746 | Fair |
| WK-9001 ramp over Thompson Creek | 2003 | 11,363 | Good |
| Ky-189 over P&l Railway - US 62 | 1981 | 9,448 | Fair |
| US-62 over Br Cypress Creek | 1984 | 9,121 | Good |
| US 62 over P&L Railway | 2022 | 9,121 | Good |
| US-62 over Br Caney Crk | 1937 | 8,515 | Fair |
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