US Bridges

US-231 over Little Muddy Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 1435 · Structure no. 016B00013N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-231 over Little Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-231
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 1435
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15194, -86.67139
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-231 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Little Muddy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-231 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.