US Bridges

Mckenzie Br over Mudlick Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 172 · Structure no. 058C00038N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckenzie Br over Mudlick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mckenzie Br over Mudlick Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMckenzie Br
CrossesMudlick Creek
Location@ JCT of Ky 172
RouteCounty Highway 1382
Coordinates37.89889, -82.88472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2011)
Projected traffic139 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mckenzie Br over Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckenzie Br 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Mckenzie Br over Mudlick Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mckenzie Br over Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mckenzie Br over Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.