US Bridges

KY-176 over Plum Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .5 MI East of Jct. US 431 · Structure no. 089B00023N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,345
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-176 over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-176 over Plum Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,345 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-176
CrossesPlum Creek
Location.5 MI East of Jct. US 431
RouteState Highway 176
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22306, -87.03833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2019)
Projected traffic1,345 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-176 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-176 over Plum 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-176 over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-176 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-176 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.