US Bridges

KY-81 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .02 MI N of JCT Ky 1207 · Structure no. 030B00057N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,105
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-81 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-81 over Unnamed Stream in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 4,105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,105 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-81
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.02 MI N of JCT Ky 1207
RouteState Highway 81
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63361, -87.19333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,105 (2021)
Projected traffic4,105 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-81 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-81 over Unnamed Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-81 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 4,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-81 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-81 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.