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KY-374 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI S of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 076B00075N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,521
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-374 over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-374 over Muddy Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,521 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,521 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-374
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2.2 MI S of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 374
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70778, -84.17583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2021)
Projected traffic1,521 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-374 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-374 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-374 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-374 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-374 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.