US Bridges

KY-141 over Casey Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI SE of NE JCT US 60 · Structure no. 113B00017N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
827
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-141 over Casey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-141 over Casey Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 827 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-141
CrossesCasey Creek
Location1.6 MI SE of NE JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 141
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68972, -87.8
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2021)
Projected traffic827 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-141 over Casey Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-141 over Casey Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-141 over Casey Creek carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-141 over Casey Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-141 over Casey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.