US Bridges

KY-276 over Muddy Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT Ky 128 · Structure no. 111B00002N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-276 over Muddy Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-276 over Muddy Fork Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-276
CrossesMuddy Fork Creek
Location.50 MI West of JCT Ky 128
RouteState Highway 276
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95139, -87.79667
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2018)
Projected traffic251 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-276 over Muddy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-276 over Muddy Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-276 over Muddy Fork Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-276 over Muddy Fork Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-276 over Muddy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.