US Bridges

CR 1141 over Dyson Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. NE Ky 1177 · Structure no. 113C00076N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1141 over Dyson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1141 over Dyson Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1141
CrossesDyson Creek
Location0.7 Mi. NE Ky 1177
RouteCounty Highway 1141
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57194, -87.91028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1141 over Dyson Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1141 over Dyson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1141 over Dyson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 1141 over Dyson Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1141 over Dyson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.