KY-949 over Mud River
FairButler County, Kentucky · 2.8 Mi. South JCT Ky 106 · Structure no. 016B00083N
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 142
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-949 over Mud River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-949 over Mud River in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.
It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-949 over Mud River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-949 over Mud River 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-949 over Mud River carry?
About 142 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-949 over Mud River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-949 over Mud River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.