US-231 over Muddy Creek
FairOhio County, Kentucky · .7 Mi. S. JCT Ky 69 · Structure no. 092B00181N
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,512
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-231 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-231 over Muddy Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 14,512 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,512 by 2036. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-231 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-231 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 US-231 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 14,512 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-231 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns US-231 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.