US Bridges

KY-1426 over Mud Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · .3 MI NW of N-Jct Ky 979 · Structure no. 036B00096N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,689
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1426 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1426 over Mud Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,689 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,689 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1426
CrossesMud Creek
Location.3 MI NW of N-Jct Ky 979
RouteState Highway 1426
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53667, -82.64444
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,689 (2022)
Projected traffic2,689 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1426 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1426 over Mud 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1426 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,689 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1426 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1426 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.