US Bridges

Oakley Wells over Muddy Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · .9 MI W of JCT Ky 977 · Structure no. 076C00004N

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakley Wells over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakley Wells over Muddy Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOakley Wells
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.9 MI W of JCT Ky 977
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78556, -84.14917
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic57 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakley Wells over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Oakley Wells 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Oakley Wells over Muddy Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Oakley Wells over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Oakley Wells over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.