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KY-170 over Mudlick Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 367 · Structure no. 035B00033N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-170 over Mudlick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-170 over Mudlick Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 466 vehicles a day, projected to reach 466 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-170
CrossesMudlick Creek
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 367
RouteState Highway 170
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42389, -83.82417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2021)
Projected traffic466 by 2041
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-170 over Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-170 over Mudlick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-170 over Mudlick Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-170 over Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-170 over Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.