US Bridges

KY-81 over Myer Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · .40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 815 · Structure no. 075B00001N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,105
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-81 over Myer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-81 over Myer Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-81
CrossesMyer Creek
Location.40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 815
RouteState Highway 81
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55833, -87.25444
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 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 closed13 mi (21 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 Myer Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-81 over Myer Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-81 over Myer Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-81 over Myer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns KY-81 over Myer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.