KY-979 over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadFloyd County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT Ky 3680 · Structure no. 036B00093N
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,069
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-979 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-979 over Mud Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,069 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-979 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-979 over Mud Creek 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 KY-979 over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is KY-979 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns KY-979 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.