US Bridges

KY-40 over Mudlick Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ky 172 · Structure no. 058B00064N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,801
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-40 over Mudlick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-40 over Mudlick Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,801 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,801 by 2038. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-40
CrossesMudlick Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Ky 172
RouteState Highway 40
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83306, -82.8575
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,801 (2018)
Projected traffic7,801 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-40 over Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-40 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-40 over Mudlick Creek carry?

About 7,801 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-40 over Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-40 over Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.