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KY-434 over Mud Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · .5 MI NE of JCT CR 1054 · Structure no. 047B00068N

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-434 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-434 over Mud Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 1,367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,367 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-434
CrossesMud Creek
Location.5 MI NE of JCT CR 1054
RouteState Highway 434
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78944, -85.76944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2023)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-434 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-434 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-434 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-434 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-434 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.