US Bridges

KY-116 over Branch of Little Mud Cre

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 166 · Structure no. 038B00020N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-116 over Branch of Little Mud Cre is a concrete culvert carrying KY-116 over Branch of Little Mud Cre in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-116
CrossesBranch of Little Mud Cre
Location2.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 166
RouteState Highway 116
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50333, -89.08167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2022)
Projected traffic353 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-116 over Branch of Little Mud Cre built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-116 over Branch of Little Mud Cre 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-116 over Branch of Little Mud Cre carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-116 over Branch of Little Mud Cre?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-116 over Branch of Little Mud Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.