US Bridges

Mud College RD over Barrass Ditch

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.2 Miles S JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 092C00057N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud College RD over Barrass Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mud College RD over Barrass Ditch in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2026. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMud College RD
CrossesBarrass Ditch
Location1.2 Miles S JCT Ky 136
RouteCounty Highway 1415
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45889, -86.95278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2006)
Projected traffic57 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mud College RD over Barrass Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud College RD over Barrass Ditch 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Mud College RD over Barrass Ditch carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mud College RD over Barrass Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mud College RD over Barrass Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.