US-42 over Mud Lick Creek
FairBoone County, Kentucky · 200 Ft Nor. JCT Ky 14 · Structure no. 008B00064N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,866
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over Mud Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 over Mud Lick Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.
It carries about 3,866 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,866 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-42 over Mud Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-42 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 US-42 over Mud Lick Creek carry?
About 3,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over Mud Lick Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-42 over Mud Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.