US Bridges

CR-1161 Brad Land over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .15 Mi. W of Elm Street · Structure no. 089C00055N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1161 Brad Land over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1161 Brad Land over Unnamed Stream in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1161 Brad Land
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.15 Mi. W of Elm Street
RouteCounty Highway 1161
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07139, -87.00389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-1161 Brad Land over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1161 Brad Land over Unnamed Stream 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 CR-1161 Brad Land over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR-1161 Brad Land over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1161 Brad Land over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.