Powder Horn Branch over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Kentucky · .05 MI SE of JCT CR 5154 · Structure no. 026C00029N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powder Horn Branch over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powder Horn Branch 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Powder Horn Branch over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powder Horn Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Powder Horn Branch over Mill Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Powder Horn Branch over Mill Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.
Who owns Powder Horn Branch over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.