US Bridges

S Park RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI E of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 056C00166N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,034
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Park RD over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Park RD over Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,034 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,034 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesS Park RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.6 MI E of Ky 1020
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11889, -85.70417
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,034 (2020)
Projected traffic4,034 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 S Park RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Park RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Park RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,034 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Park RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns S Park RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.