US Bridges

KY-1153 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · .35 MI West of JCT Ky 626 · Structure no. 016B00032N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
191 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1153 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1153 over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1153
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.35 MI West of JCT Ky 626
RouteState Highway 1153
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07611, -86.79861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2023)
Projected traffic235 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-1153 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1153 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1153 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1153 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1153 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.