US Bridges

CR-1155 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT CR 5154 · Structure no. 026C00072N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1155 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1155 over Mill Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR-1155
CrossesMill Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT CR 5154
RouteCounty Highway 1155
Coordinates37.01611, -83.65917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2006)
Projected traffic54 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1155 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1155 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 CR-1155 over Mill Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR-1155 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1155 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.