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KY-126 over Tributary of Muddy Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 124 · Structure no. 111B00006N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-126 over Tributary of Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-126 over Tributary of Muddy Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 604 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-126
CrossesTributary of Muddy Creek
Location1.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 124
RouteState Highway 126
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94583, -87.70306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2022)
Projected traffic604 by 2042
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-126 over Tributary of Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-126 over Tributary of Muddy 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-126 over Tributary of Muddy Creek carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-126 over Tributary of Muddy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-126 over Tributary of Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.