KY-945 Wilson Creek Bridge Replacement

Graves County, Kentucky

The KY-945 Wilson Creek Bridge Replacement project consisted of the replacement of an existing structure on a state highway which required the replacement of the existing 3-span structure with cast-in-place beams, wooden piers, concrete railings and vertical abutments, due to low sufficiency ratings. To ensure the correct design and safety, Bacon Farmer Workman (BFW) performed a hydraulic analysis of the existing creek to explore various bridge and span designs to determine the best solution for the proposed structure. BFW also provided services such as:

• Field Survey Coordination
• HEC-RAS Analysis
• Digital Terrain Modeling
• Drainage Calculations
• Erosion Control Plans
• Horizontal & Vertical Alignment

The previous structure consisted of two 9.5-foot lanes with 1 foot of earth shoulder while the new bridge was upgraded to two 11-foot lanes with 5-foot paved shoulders to accommodate the increased ADT demands. While the replacement was ongoing, BFW utilized an offsite detour with state routes to maintain traffic throughout the length of the project. BFW is proud to have successfully designed the new bridge to better provide access to the area and increase its capacity for the community to better utilize.