US Bridges

CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch

Good

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.6 Mi. SW Jct. US431 · Structure no. 089C00060N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1189 Belcher Ln.
CrossesLazy Branch
Location0.6 Mi. SW Jct. US431
RouteCounty Highway 1189
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11083, -87.00944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic134 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch 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 CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.