US Bridges

US 641 over Livingston Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI N JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 017B00094L

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,639
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 641 over Livingston Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 641 over Livingston Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,639 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,639 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 641
CrossesLivingston Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT Ky 70
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23139, -88.06278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,639 (2023)
Projected traffic3,639 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 641 over Livingston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 641 over Livingston Creek carry?

About 3,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 641 over Livingston Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 641 over Livingston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.