US Bridges

KY-6117 over Icg RR & Muddy Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 092B00172N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6117 over Icg RR & Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-6117 over Icg RR & Muddy Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 859 vehicles a day, projected to reach 859 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6117
CrossesIcg RR & Muddy Creek
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 6117
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41639, -86.83194
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2019)
Projected traffic859 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-6117 over Icg RR & Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-6117 over Icg RR & 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-6117 over Icg RR & Muddy Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-6117 over Icg RR & Muddy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns KY-6117 over Icg RR & Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.