US Bridges

Mud Cut RD over NS (cno&tp)system

FairPosted for load

McCreary County, Kentucky · 60 W. Ky 1651 · Structure no. 074C00021N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Cut RD over NS (cno&tp)system is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mud Cut RD over NS (cno&tp)system in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 452 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesMud Cut RD
CrossesNS (cno&tp)system
Location60 W. Ky 1651
RouteCounty Highway 1207
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67083, -84.45861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2019)
Projected traffic452 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Cut RD over NS (cno&tp)system built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Cut RD over NS (cno&tp)system 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Cut RD over NS (cno&tp)system carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mud Cut RD over NS (cno&tp)system?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Cut RD over NS (cno&tp)system?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.