US Bridges

Adams Mill RD over Muddy Fork Creek

Good

Trigg County, Kentucky · 2.7 Mi. East Ky 139 · Structure no. 111C00023N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Mill RD over Muddy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adams Mill RD over Muddy Fork Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAdams Mill RD
CrossesMuddy Fork Creek
Location2.7 Mi. East Ky 139
RouteCounty Highway 1078
Coordinates36.92556, -87.81028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2012)
Projected traffic110 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Mill RD over Muddy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Mill RD over Muddy Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Adams Mill RD over Muddy Fork Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Adams Mill RD over Muddy Fork Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Mill RD over Muddy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.