US Bridges

KY-1128 over Mud Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · .60 MI East of JCT Ky 112 · Structure no. 038B00043N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1128 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1128 over Mud Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-1128
CrossesMud Creek
Location.60 MI East of JCT Ky 112
RouteState Highway 1128
Coordinates36.53278, -89.09
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2021)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1128 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1128 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1128 over Mud Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1128 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1128 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.