US Bridges

Ky 841 & Ramps over Mud Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI W of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056B00321N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,234
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 841 & Ramps over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 841 & Ramps over Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 65,234 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,062 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 638 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 841 & Ramps
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.7 MI W of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11528, -85.70528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width638 ft (194.6 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,234 (2016)
Projected traffic73,062 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 841 & Ramps over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 841 & Ramps 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 841 & Ramps over Mud Creek carry?

About 65,234 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 841 & Ramps over Mud Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 638 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 841 & Ramps over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.