US Bridges

KY-192 over Mud Lick Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI West JCT Ky 1003 · Structure no. 100B00017N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-192 over Mud Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying KY-192 over Mud Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-192
CrossesMud Lick Creek
Location1.6 MI West JCT Ky 1003
RouteState Highway 192
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04167, -84.40972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2023)
Projected traffic953 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-192 over Mud Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-192 over Mud Lick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-192 over Mud Lick Creek carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-192 over Mud Lick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-192 over Mud Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.