US Bridges

KY-1180 over Little Mason Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 359 · Structure no. 113B00069N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1180 over Little Mason Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1180 over Little Mason Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1180
CrossesLittle Mason Creek
Location1.1 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 359
RouteState Highway 1180
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74528, -87.87278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
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 Little Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1180 over Little 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 January 2024.

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

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1180 over Little Mason Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1180 over Little Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.