US Bridges

KY-949 over Widow Slough

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · .15 MI N of Muhlenberg Cl · Structure no. 016B00050N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-949 over Widow Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-949 over Widow Slough in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-949
CrossesWidow Slough
Location.15 MI N of Muhlenberg Cl
RouteState Highway 949
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12361, -86.89833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-949 over Widow Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-949 over Widow Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-949 over Widow Slough carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-949 over Widow Slough?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-949 over Widow Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.