US Bridges

US-641 over Easley Creek

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 017B00042N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,886
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-641 over Easley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-641 over Easley Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,886 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-641
CrossesEasley Creek
Location1.4 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 70
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19306, -88.05167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,886 (2021)
Projected traffic2,886 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-641 over Easley Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-641 over Easley Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US-641 over Easley Creek carry?

About 2,886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-641 over Easley Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US-641 over Easley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.