KY-79 over Mud River
FairLogan County, Kentucky · .4 MI S of JCT Ky 1588 · Structure no. 071B00011N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,755
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-79 over Mud River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-79 over Mud River in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,755 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-79 over Mud River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-79 over Mud River 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 2023.
How much traffic does KY-79 over Mud River carry?
About 4,755 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is KY-79 over Mud River?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns KY-79 over Mud River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.