US Bridges

KY-1881 over West Fork Red River

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .25 MI NW of JCT CR 5187 · Structure no. 024B00141N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1881 over West Fork Red River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1881 over West Fork Red River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 301 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1881
CrossesWest Fork Red River
Location.25 MI NW of JCT CR 5187
RouteState Highway 1881
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67111, -87.35167
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2018)
Projected traffic301 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 KY-1881 over West Fork Red River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1881 over West Fork Red River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1881 over West Fork Red River carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1881 over West Fork Red River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1881 over West Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.