Mud Lick Road over Montgomery Creek
Lewis County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mud Lick Road over Montgomery Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 93 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 40 of the 149 inventoried bridges in Lewis County rated good (26.8%); 6 (4.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 1.7 Mi N Ky 784 |
| NBI structure number | 068C00041N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lewis County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-9 over Swearingen Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Grannison Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Good |
| Ky-9 over Blue Spring Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Ben Willen Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Cabin Creek | 1987 | 5,015 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Bethel Creek | 1987 | 5,015 | Good |
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