US Bridges

Edith RD over Muddy Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI S of River RD · Structure no. 056C00051N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,776
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edith RD over Muddy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Edith RD over Muddy Fork in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,776 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdith RD
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.3 MI S of River RD
RouteCity Street 1032
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26639, -85.70944
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,776 (2009)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Edith RD over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edith RD over Muddy Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Edith RD over Muddy Fork carry?

About 2,776 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Edith RD over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Edith RD over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.