US Bridges

US-641 over Livingston Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 017B00071N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-641 over Livingston Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-641 over Livingston Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 848 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesUS-641
CrossesLivingston Creek
Location1.4 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates37.22722, -88.07472
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2023)
Projected traffic848 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-641 over Livingston Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-641 over Livingston 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 Livingston Creek carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-641 over Livingston Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-641 over Livingston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.