US Bridges

KY-166 over Mud Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · 1.0 M W of JCT KY-112 · Structure no. 038B00095N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-166 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-166 over Mud Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-166
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.0 M W of JCT KY-112
RouteState Highway 166
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51806, -89.09056
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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-166 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 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 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-166 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.