US Bridges

Morris RD over Muddy Ford Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · .55 MI W of Barkely RD · Structure no. 105C00003N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris RD over Muddy Ford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Morris RD over Muddy Ford Creek in Scott 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 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMorris RD
CrossesMuddy Ford Creek
Location.55 MI W of Barkely RD
RouteCounty Highway 1005
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30667, -84.48389
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2012)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
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 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 Morris RD over Muddy Ford Creek built?

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

What condition is Morris RD over Muddy Ford 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Morris RD over Muddy Ford Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Morris RD over Muddy Ford Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Morris RD over Muddy Ford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.