US Bridges

KY-1117 over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI West of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 016B00045N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
211 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1117 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1117 over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1117
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location3.0 MI West of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 1117
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22639, -86.77917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2023)
Projected traffic203 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-1117 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1117 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1117 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1117 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1117 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.