US Bridges

Muddy Branch 1147 over Over Indian Run

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 70 South of 1458 · Structure no. 045C00157N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Branch 1147 over Over Indian Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muddy Branch 1147 over Over Indian Run in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMuddy Branch 1147
CrossesOver Indian Run
Location70 South of 1458
RouteCounty Highway 1147
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48278, -82.72972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating104.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2019)
Projected traffic460 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Muddy Branch 1147 over Over Indian Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muddy Branch 1147 over Over Indian Run 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Muddy Branch 1147 over Over Indian Run carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Muddy Branch 1147 over Over Indian Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Branch 1147 over Over Indian Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.