US Bridges

Route 2 over Drainage to Muddy Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · NW of RR Trestle 3 · Structure no. VB-014

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Route 2 over Drainage to Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 2 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesRoute 2
CrossesDrainage to Muddy Creek
LocationNW of RR Trestle 3
Coordinates37.71555, -84.19212
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 2 over Drainage to Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 2 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 2 over Drainage to Muddy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 over Drainage to Muddy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Route 2 over Drainage to Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Army.