WENDELL H FORD WES
Carrying WENDELL H FORD WES over KY 181
WBL 5 MI W OF US 431 NTRC, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WENDELL H FORD WES
The WENDELL H FORD WES bridge in Muhlenberg, Kentucky carries WENDELL H FORD WES over KY 181. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 3,185 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WENDELL H FORD WES compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,185 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 089B00091L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WENDELL H FORD WES is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare WENDELL H FORD WES against other structures in Muhlenberg and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WENDELL H FORD WES?
WENDELL H FORD WES in Muhlenberg, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WENDELL H FORD WES inspected?
WENDELL H FORD WES's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,185 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WENDELL H FORD WES is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WENDELL H FORD WES?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WENDELL H FORD WES.
Who is responsible for maintaining WENDELL H FORD WES?
Ownership is not specified for WENDELL H FORD WES in the NBI.
How old is WENDELL H FORD WES and does age affect safety?
WENDELL H FORD WES was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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