US Bridges

Union Ridge RD over Rocky Creek

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Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI SE of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 089C00063N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Ridge RD over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Ridge RD over Rocky Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Ridge RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.4 MI SE of JCT US 431
RouteCounty Highway 1141
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1325, -86.9775
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2011)
Projected traffic9 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Union Ridge RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Ridge RD over Rocky Creek 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 Union Ridge RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Union Ridge RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Union Ridge RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.