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KY-166 over Mud Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI West of JCT Ky 112 · Structure no. 038B00024N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-166 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-166 over Mud Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-166
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.5 MI West of JCT Ky 112
RouteState Highway 166
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51944, -89.1
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2021)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-166 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-166 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-166 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-166 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-166 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.