US Bridges

Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of JCT KY-547 · Structure no. 019C00075N

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 585 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNine Mile Road
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location.3 MI E of JCT KY-547
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.00444, -84.35944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2014)
Projected traffic585 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.