KY-472 over Mill Creek
FairClay County, Kentucky · .45 MI East of Laurel Cl · Structure no. 026B00027N
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 886
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-472 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-472 over Mill Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-472 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-472 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-472 over Mill Creek carry?
About 886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is KY-472 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns KY-472 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.