US Bridges

KY-172 over Mudlick Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI N of JCT Ky 40 · Structure no. 058B00013N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,912
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-172 over Mudlick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-172 over Mudlick Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2,912 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-172
CrossesMudlick Creek
Location0.45 MI N of JCT Ky 40
RouteState Highway 172
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83944, -82.85806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,912 (2020)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-172 over Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-172 over Mudlick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-172 over Mudlick Creek carry?

About 2,912 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-172 over Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-172 over Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.