US Bridges

KY-680 over CR-1197|LITTLE Mud Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI SW of JCT KY-979 · Structure no. 036B00162N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
576
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-680 over CR-1197|LITTLE Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-680 over CR-1197|LITTLE Mud Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 576 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-680
CrossesCR-1197|LITTLE Mud Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of JCT KY-979
RouteState Highway 680
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47778, -82.69222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2022)
Projected traffic576 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-680 over CR-1197|LITTLE Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-680 over CR-1197|LITTLE 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-680 over CR-1197|LITTLE Mud Creek carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-680 over CR-1197|LITTLE Mud Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-680 over CR-1197|LITTLE Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.