US Bridges

Indian Hills Trl over Muddy Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S of River RD · Structure no. 056C00215N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,402
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Hills Trl over Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indian Hills Trl over Muddy Fork in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,402 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,402 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Hills Trl
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.5 MI S of River RD
RouteCity Street 1003
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28417, -85.6775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2018)
Projected traffic1,402 by 2038
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 Indian Hills Trl over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Hills Trl 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 Indian Hills Trl over Muddy Fork carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Indian Hills Trl over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Hills Trl over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.