US Bridges

KY-181 over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of W.Ky Pw Op · Structure no. 089B00114N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,007
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-181 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-181 over Little Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,007 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,007 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-181
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of W.Ky Pw Op
RouteState Highway 181
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25222, -87.19722
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 2023
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,007 (2018)
Projected traffic3,007 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-181 over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-181 over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-181 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 3,007 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-181 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-181 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.