KY-81 over Unname Stream
PoorPosted for loadMcLean County, Kentucky · At Muhlenberg - Mclean Cl · Structure no. 075B00028N
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,979
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-81 over Unname Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-81 over Unname Stream in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,979 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,979 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-81 over Unname Stream built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-81 over Unname Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-81 over Unname Stream carry?
About 2,979 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is KY-81 over Unname Stream?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns KY-81 over Unname Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.