US Bridges

CR1401 Ford LN over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI Sou JCT Ky 175 · Structure no. 089C00059N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1401 Ford LN over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR1401 Ford LN over Drainage Ditch in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR1401 Ford LN
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI Sou JCT Ky 175
RouteCounty Highway 1401
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23806, -87.27583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR1401 Ford LN over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1401 Ford LN over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does CR1401 Ford LN over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR1401 Ford LN over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR1401 Ford LN over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.