US Bridges

KY-175 over Briar Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 423 · Structure no. 089B00044N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-175 over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-175 over Briar Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-175
CrossesBriar Creek
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 423
RouteState Highway 175
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33806, -87.28639
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2018)
Projected traffic227 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-175 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-175 over Briar 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-175 over Briar Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-175 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-175 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.