Muddy Creek Ky 974 over CSX Railroad
PoorPosted for loadClark County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT Ky 1923 · Structure no. 025B00072N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,522
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Muddy Creek Ky 974 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muddy Creek Ky 974 over CSX Railroad in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,522 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,522 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Muddy Creek Ky 974 over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Muddy Creek Ky 974 over CSX Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Muddy Creek Ky 974 over CSX Railroad carry?
About 1,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Muddy Creek Ky 974 over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Muddy Creek Ky 974 over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.