US Bridges

KY-601 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 50.366

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 3.0 Mi.Nw JCT Ky 181 · Structure no. 089B00130N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,352
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-601 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 50.366 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-601 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 50.366 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,352 by 2039. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-601
CrossesWestern Ky Pkwy @ 50.366
Location3.0 Mi.Nw JCT Ky 181
RouteState Highway 601
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24778, -87.23667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (2019)
Projected traffic1,352 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-601 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 50.366 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-601 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 50.366 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-601 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 50.366 carry?

About 1,352 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-601 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 50.366?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-601 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 50.366?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.