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KY-160 over Muddy Branch

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Letcher County, Kentucky · 2.6 M SE of JCT Ky 588 · Structure no. 067B00148N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-160 over Muddy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-160 over Muddy Branch in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 633 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-160
CrossesMuddy Branch
Location2.6 M SE of JCT Ky 588
RouteState Highway 160
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08806, -82.92333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2020)
Projected traffic633 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-160 over Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-160 over Muddy Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-160 over Muddy Branch carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-160 over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-160 over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.