US Bridges

KY-3182 over Little Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI W of JCT Ky 1083 · Structure no. 016B00066N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3182 over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3182 over Little Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 332 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3182
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location2.0 MI W of JCT Ky 1083
RouteState Highway 3182
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.115, -86.68583
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2021)
Projected traffic332 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$449,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3182 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3182 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3182 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3182 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3182 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.