CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR1189 Belcher Ln. over Lazy Branch in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 110 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 19 of the 152 inventoried bridges in Muhlenberg County rated good (12.5%); 7 (4.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 0.6 mi. SW jct. US431 |
| NBI structure number | 089C00060N |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Muhlenberg County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-62 over Br Cypress Creek | 1984 | 13,746 | Fair |
| WK-9001 ramp over Thompson Creek | 2003 | 11,363 | Good |
| Ky-189 over P&l Railway - US 62 | 1981 | 9,448 | Fair |
| US-62 over Br Cypress Creek | 1984 | 9,121 | Good |
| US 62 over P&L Railway | 2022 | 9,121 | Good |
| US-62 over Br Caney Crk | 1937 | 8,515 | Fair |
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