US Bridges

US-431 over Br Cypress Crk

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .60 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 175 · Structure no. 089B00057N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,188
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-431 over Br Cypress Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US-431 over Br Cypress Crk in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4,188 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,188 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS-431
CrossesBr Cypress Crk
Location.60 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 175
RouteU.S. Route 431
Coordinates37.38583, -87.13861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,188 (2021)
Projected traffic4,188 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US-431 over Br Cypress Crk built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-431 over Br Cypress Crk 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-431 over Br Cypress Crk carry?

About 4,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-431 over Br Cypress Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-431 over Br Cypress Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.