US Bridges

CR1161 over Flat Branch

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI East JCT US231 · Structure no. 030C00190N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1161 over Flat Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR1161 over Flat Branch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1161
CrossesFlat Branch
Location1.3 MI East JCT US231
RouteCounty Highway 1161
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61833, -86.96889
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2014)
Projected traffic670 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR1161 over Flat Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1161 over Flat Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR1161 over Flat Branch carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR1161 over Flat Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns CR1161 over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.