US Bridges

Hayden Cemetery LN over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of JCT Ky 176 · Structure no. 089C00001N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayden Cemetery LN over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hayden Cemetery LN over Plum Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHayden Cemetery LN
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Ky 176
RouteCounty Highway 1005
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22083, -87.03861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2011)
Projected traffic1 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hayden Cemetery LN over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayden Cemetery LN over Plum 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hayden Cemetery LN over Plum Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hayden Cemetery LN over Plum Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hayden Cemetery LN over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.