US Bridges

KY-2997 over Mill Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · .7 MI SE of JCT CR 5206 · Structure no. 021B00051N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2997 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2997 over Mill Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2997
CrossesMill Creek
Location.7 MI SE of JCT CR 5206
RouteState Highway 2997
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58583, -85.17194
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2023)
Projected traffic396 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-2997 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2997 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does KY-2997 over Mill Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2997 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2997 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.