US Bridges

KY-124 over Muddy Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 126 · Structure no. 111B00036N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-124 over Muddy Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-124 over Muddy Fork Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 529 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-124
CrossesMuddy Fork Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 126
RouteState Highway 124
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97806, -87.71
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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic529 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$590,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-124 over Muddy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-124 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-124 over Muddy Fork Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-124 over Muddy Fork Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-124 over Muddy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.