US Bridges

KY-689 over Mudlick Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · .10 MI S of JCT Ky 172 · Structure no. 058B00034N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-689 over Mudlick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-689 over Mudlick Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-689
CrossesMudlick Creek
Location.10 MI S of JCT Ky 172
RouteState Highway 689
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91583, -82.89306
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2020)
Projected traffic139 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-689 over Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-689 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-689 over Mudlick Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-689 over Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-689 over Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.