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KY-223 over Mud Lick Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · .25 MI W of JCT Ky 2409 · Structure no. 061B00025N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,885
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-223 over Mud Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-223 over Mud Lick Creek in Knox 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 1,885 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,885 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-223
CrossesMud Lick Creek
Location.25 MI W of JCT Ky 2409
RouteState Highway 223
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86222, -83.75222
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,885 (2023)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-223 over Mud Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-223 over Mud Lick 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-223 over Mud Lick Creek carry?

About 1,885 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-223 over Mud Lick Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-223 over Mud Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.