US Bridges

Doctor Hatcher RD over Muddy Creek

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .8 MI W JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 024C00152N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doctor Hatcher RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Doctor Hatcher RD over Muddy Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDoctor Hatcher RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.8 MI W JCT Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1445
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98111, -87.6725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2009)
Projected traffic114 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doctor Hatcher RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doctor Hatcher RD 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Doctor Hatcher RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Doctor Hatcher RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Doctor Hatcher RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.