Sandifur Crossing over Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W of JCT CR 5125 · Structure no. 092C00061N
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 87
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandifur Crossing over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandifur Crossing over Muddy Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandifur Crossing over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandifur Crossing over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Sandifur Crossing over Muddy Creek carry?
About 87 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Sandifur Crossing over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Sandifur Crossing over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.