US Bridges

Doylesville RD over Muddy Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Madison County, Kentucky · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct.Ky 1986 · Structure no. 076C00008N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doylesville RD over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doylesville RD over Muddy Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesDoylesville RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct.Ky 1986
RouteCounty Highway 1044
Coordinates37.84667, -84.1625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doylesville RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doylesville RD over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Doylesville RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Doylesville RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Doylesville RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.