US Bridges

Salem RD over Fork of Muddy Creek

Good

Ohio County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT CR5132 · Structure no. 092C00147N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD over Fork of Muddy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Salem RD over Fork of Muddy Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesSalem RD
CrossesFork of Muddy Creek
Location.3 MI N of JCT CR5132
RouteCounty Highway 1133
Coordinates37.48694, -86.71417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2017)
Projected traffic34 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Salem RD over Fork of Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem RD over Fork of Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Salem RD over Fork of Muddy Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Salem RD over Fork of Muddy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD over Fork of Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.