US Bridges

KY-539 over Mud Lick Creek

Good

Robertson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of Bracken Cl · Structure no. 101B00011N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-539 over Mud Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-539 over Mud Lick Creek in Robertson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-539
CrossesMud Lick Creek
Location1.0 MI East of Bracken Cl
RouteState Highway 539
Coordinates38.57, -84.10306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-539 over Mud Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-539 over Mud Lick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-539 over Mud Lick Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-539 over Mud Lick Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-539 over Mud Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.