US Bridges

KY-965 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 006B00037N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,799
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-965 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-965 over Mill Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,799 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,799 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-965
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 36
RouteState Highway 965
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09806, -83.74833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,799 (2022)
Projected traffic1,799 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-965 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-965 over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-965 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,799 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-965 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-965 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.