US Bridges

Woosley-Mount Carm over Muddy Fork

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. N. of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 024C00163N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woosley-Mount Carm over Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woosley-Mount Carm over Muddy Fork in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2029. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWoosley-Mount Carm
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location1.0 Mi. N. of JCT Ky 109
RouteCounty Highway 1448
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98528, -87.64167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2009)
Projected traffic102 by 2029
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

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 Woosley-Mount Carm over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woosley-Mount Carm over Muddy Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Woosley-Mount Carm over Muddy Fork carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Woosley-Mount Carm over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Woosley-Mount Carm over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.