US Bridges

Rio Vista DR over Muddy Fork

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 100 Ft E of Indian Hills · Structure no. 056C00128N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Vista DR over Muddy Fork is a concrete frame carrying Rio Vista DR 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRio Vista DR
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location100 Ft E of Indian Hills
RouteCity Street 1116
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28222, -85.67583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2009)
Projected traffic325 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rio Vista DR over Muddy Fork built?

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

What condition is Rio Vista DR 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 Rio Vista DR over Muddy Fork carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Rio Vista DR over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Vista DR over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.