US Bridges

Star-Queen RD over Ky 181

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · W @ JCT CR 5348 · Structure no. 089X00904N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Star-Queen RD over Ky 181 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Star-Queen RD over Ky 181 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStar-Queen RD
CrossesKy 181
LocationW @ JCT CR 5348
RouteState Lands Road 1038
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26778, -87.21194
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Star-Queen RD over Ky 181 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star-Queen RD over Ky 181 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Star-Queen RD over Ky 181 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Star-Queen RD over Ky 181?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Star-Queen RD over Ky 181?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).