US Bridges

KY-1524 over Mud Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 2000 · Structure no. 026B00036N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1524 over Mud Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1524 over Mud Lick Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 486 vehicles a day, projected to reach 486 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1524
CrossesMud Lick Creek
Location3.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 2000
RouteState Highway 1524
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04861, -83.65778
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2021)
Projected traffic486 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1524 over Mud Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1524 over Mud Lick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1524 over Mud Lick Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1524 over Mud Lick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1524 over Mud Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.