Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 1524 · Structure no. 026C00026N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2026. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek Road over Mill 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.