KY-181 over Bat East Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuhlenberg County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 890 · Structure no. 089B00031N
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,636
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-181 over Bat East Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-181 over Bat East Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,636 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-181 over Bat East Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-181 over Bat East Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-181 over Bat East Creek carry?
About 1,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-181 over Bat East Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns KY-181 over Bat East Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.