US Bridges

KY-1180 over Branch of Mason Creek

Good

Union County, Kentucky · .40 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 359 · Structure no. 113B00068N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1180 over Branch of Mason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1180 over Branch of 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 517 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1180
CrossesBranch of Mason Creek
Location.40 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 359
RouteState Highway 1180
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73194, -87.84917
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Branch of Mason Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1180 over Branch of Mason Creek 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1180 over Branch of Mason Creek carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1180 over Branch of Mason Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1180 over Branch of Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.