US Bridges

KY-1305 over Muddygun Creek

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · 4.6 Mi. E. of Ky 80 · Structure no. 063B00113N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1305 over Muddygun Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1305 over Muddygun Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1305
CrossesMuddygun Creek
Location4.6 Mi. E. of Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1305
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.105, -83.9475
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2021)
Projected traffic173 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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-1305 over Muddygun Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1305 over Muddygun Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1305 over Muddygun Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1305 over Muddygun Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1305 over Muddygun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.