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KY-131 over Unnamed Stream

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · 2.15 MI No of JCT KY-348 · Structure no. 073B00181N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,992
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-131 over Unnamed Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-131 over Unnamed Stream in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,992 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-131
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.15 MI No of JCT KY-348
RouteState Highway 131
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95111, -88.515
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,992 (2022)
Projected traffic1,992 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-131 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-131 over Unnamed Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-131 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,992 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-131 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-131 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.