US Bridges

KY-69 over N Fk Muddy Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 092B00022N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,157
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over N Fk Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-69 over N Fk Muddy Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, 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 7,157 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,157 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesKY-69
CrossesN Fk Muddy Creek
Location.20 MI East of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates37.44361, -86.89389
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,157 (2023)
Projected traffic7,157 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-69 over N Fk Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-69 over N Fk 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-69 over N Fk Muddy Creek carry?

About 7,157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over N Fk Muddy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-69 over N Fk Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.