US Bridges

KY-600 over Fk of Long Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .35 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 171 · Structure no. 089B00077N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-600 over Fk of Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-600 over Fk of Long Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-600
CrossesFk of Long Creek
Location.35 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 171
RouteState Highway 600
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08806, -87.19278
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
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2023)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-600 over Fk of Long Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-600 over Fk of Long 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-600 over Fk of Long Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-600 over Fk of Long Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-600 over Fk of Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.