US Bridges

ST-1001 over Ky 181

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Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI N of JCT Wk Pkwy · Structure no. 089X00906N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

ST-1001 over Ky 181 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST-1001 over Ky 181 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST-1001
CrossesKy 181
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Wk Pkwy
RouteState Lands Road 1001
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25889, -87.20639
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST-1001 over Ky 181 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST-1001 over Ky 181 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST-1001 over Ky 181 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is ST-1001 over Ky 181?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST-1001 over Ky 181?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.