US Bridges

Gaines Way over Trib. to Mudlick Crk.

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Kentucky · JCT Chambers RD · Structure no. 008C00038N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaines Way over Trib. to Mudlick Crk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gaines Way over Trib. to Mudlick Crk. in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 468 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGaines Way
CrossesTrib. to Mudlick Crk.
LocationJCT Chambers RD
RouteCounty Highway 1125
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.88778, -84.63694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2009)
Projected traffic468 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Gaines Way over Trib. to Mudlick Crk. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaines Way over Trib. to Mudlick Crk. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gaines Way over Trib. to Mudlick Crk. carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Gaines Way over Trib. to Mudlick Crk.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gaines Way over Trib. to Mudlick Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.