KY-1212 over Fork of Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadFulton County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 112 · Structure no. 038B00057N
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1212 over Fork of Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1212 over Fork of 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1212 over Fork of Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1212 over Fork of 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1212 over Fork of Mud Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-1212 over Fork of Mud Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1212 over Fork of Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.