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KY-601 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N.W. of W Ky Pw Op · Structure no. 089B00061N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-601 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-601 over Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-601
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.3 MI N.W. of W Ky Pw Op
RouteState Highway 601
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26667, -87.25167
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 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
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
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-601 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-601 over Cypress 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-601 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-601 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-601 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.