Route 5-4 over Drainage to Muddy Creek
FairMadison County, Kentucky · South Bunker E1606 · Structure no. DAPAMCBLU000125
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Route 5-4 over Drainage to Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 5-4 over Drainage to Muddy Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 5-4 over Drainage to Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 5-4 over Drainage to 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 5-4 over Drainage to Muddy Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Route 5-4 over Drainage to Muddy Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Route 5-4 over Drainage to Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Army.