US Bridges

WK-9001 over Ky 181

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · Ebl 5 MI W of US 431 Ntrc · Structure no. 089B00091R

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,352
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over Ky 181 is a concrete tee beam carrying WK-9001 over Ky 181 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,352 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,352 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesKy 181
LocationEbl 5 MI W of US 431 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25333, -87.19778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,352 (2023)
Projected traffic5,352 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WK-9001 over Ky 181 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is WK-9001 over Ky 181 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 WK-9001 over Ky 181 carry?

About 5,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over Ky 181?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over Ky 181?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.