US Bridges

KY-979 over Tackett Br Rd/Mud Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · Near JCT Ky 979 & Ky 680 · Structure no. 036B00151N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-979 over Tackett Br Rd/Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-979 over Tackett Br Rd/Mud Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,065 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,065 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-979
CrossesTackett Br Rd/Mud Creek
LocationNear JCT Ky 979 & Ky 680
RouteState Highway 979
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49417, -82.65417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,065 (2022)
Projected traffic3,065 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-979 over Tackett Br Rd/Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-979 over Tackett Br Rd/Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-979 over Tackett Br Rd/Mud Creek carry?

About 3,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-979 over Tackett Br Rd/Mud Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-979 over Tackett Br Rd/Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.