US Bridges

Mud Lick Road over Montgomery Creek

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI N Ky 784 · Structure no. 068C00041N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Lick Road over Montgomery Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mud Lick Road over Montgomery Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMud Lick Road
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location1.7 MI N Ky 784
RouteCounty Highway 1051
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.56417, -83.12472
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic93 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mud Lick Road over Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Lick Road over Montgomery 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Lick Road over Montgomery Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mud Lick Road over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Lick Road over Montgomery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.