US Bridges

Parsons Branch RD over Mud Creek

Poor

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI SW of Ky 979 · Structure no. 036C00045N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Branch RD over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsons Branch RD over Mud Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesParsons Branch RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of Ky 979
RouteCounty Highway 1128
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50139, -82.65333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsons Branch RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons Branch RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Parsons Branch RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Parsons Branch RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Branch RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.