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KY-181 over Spring Creek Tributary

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .75 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 848 · Structure no. 110B00016N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-181 over Spring Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying KY-181 over Spring Creek Tributary in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-181
CrossesSpring Creek Tributary
Location.75 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 848
RouteState Highway 181
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71417, -87.1925
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2022)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 KY-181 over Spring Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-181 over Spring Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-181 over Spring Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-181 over Spring Creek Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-181 over Spring Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.