US Bridges

Mullins Station RD over Mullins Spring

FairPosted for load

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .4 MI NE of JCT US-25 · Structure no. 102C00077N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mullins Station RD over Mullins Spring is a concrete slab carrying Mullins Station RD over Mullins Spring in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMullins Station RD
CrossesMullins Spring
Location.4 MI NE of JCT US-25
RouteCounty Highway 1140
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.335, -84.25028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2019)
Projected traffic142 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 Mullins Station RD over Mullins Spring built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mullins Station RD over Mullins Spring 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mullins Station RD over Mullins Spring carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mullins Station RD over Mullins Spring?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mullins Station RD over Mullins Spring?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.