US Bridges

KY-1292 over Mud Lick Creek

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI West of I-71 Op · Structure no. 008B00034N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,193
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1292 over Mud Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1292 over Mud Lick Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,193 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1292
CrossesMud Lick Creek
Location1.1 MI West of I-71 Op
RouteState Highway 1292
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.87556, -84.65611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2023)
Projected traffic1,193 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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-1292 over Mud Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1292 over Mud Lick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1292 over Mud Lick Creek carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1292 over Mud Lick Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1292 over Mud Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.