US Bridges

KY-126 over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 124 · Structure no. 111B00007N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-126 over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-126 over Mud Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 237 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-126
CrossesMud Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 124
RouteState Highway 126
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96694, -87.71111
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-126 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-126 over Mud 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 Mud Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-126 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-126 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.