US Bridges

KY-52 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT Ky 977 · Structure no. 076B00008N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,014
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-52 over Muddy Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 11,014 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,014 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.60 MI West of JCT Ky 977
RouteState Highway 52
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74167, -84.15611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,014 (2022)
Projected traffic11,014 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$754,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-52 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-52 over Muddy Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-52 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 11,014 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-52 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-52 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.