US Bridges

KY-1571 over Millers Creek

FairPosted for load

Estill County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of E-Jct Ky 52 · Structure no. 033B00019N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1571 over Millers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1571 over Millers Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1571
CrossesMillers Creek
Location.2 MI W of E-Jct Ky 52
RouteState Highway 1571
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66833, -83.86
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2021)
Projected traffic699 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1571 over Millers Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1571 over Millers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1571 over Millers Creek carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-1571 over Millers Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1571 over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.