US Bridges

Little Mudlick Br over Pond Creek

Poor

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 098C00007N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Mudlick Br over Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Mudlick Br over Pond Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Mudlick Br
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT US 119
RouteCounty Highway 1502
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61056, -82.26833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2011)
Projected traffic202 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Mudlick Br over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Mudlick Br over Pond 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Little Mudlick Br over Pond Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Little Mudlick Br over Pond Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Little Mudlick Br over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.