US Bridges

KY-94 over Big Mud Creek

Good

Fulton County, Kentucky · 4.2 MI E Hickman City Lmt · Structure no. 038B00082N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Big Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-94 over Big Mud Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,439 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKY-94
CrossesBig Mud Creek
Location4.2 MI E Hickman City Lmt
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates36.56583, -89.10667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,439 (2023)
Projected traffic2,439 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-94 over Big Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Big 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-94 over Big Mud Creek carry?

About 2,439 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-94 over Big Mud Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over Big Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.