US Bridges

KY-69 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI West of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 092B00146N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,866
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-69 over Muddy Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,866 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.4 MI West of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43778, -86.92917
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2019)
Projected traffic1,866 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 over 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 2024.

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

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.