US Bridges

KY-1180 over Mason Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · .70 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 359 · Structure no. 113B00067N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1180 over Mason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1180 over Mason Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 517 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1180
CrossesMason Creek
Location.70 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 359
RouteState Highway 1180
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72944, -87.84528
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic517 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1180 over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1180 over Mason 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-1180 over Mason Creek carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1180 over Mason Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1180 over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.