US Bridges

Meadowbrook Road over Muddy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.75 MI S of JCT Ky 374 · Structure no. 076C00015N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook Road over Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Meadowbrook Road over Muddy Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 504 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowbrook Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.75 MI S of JCT Ky 374
RouteCounty Highway 1101
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71056, -84.16056
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2021)
Projected traffic504 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbrook Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook Road 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 Meadowbrook Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Meadowbrook Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.