US Bridges

KY-1571 over Millers Creek

Fair

Estill County, Kentucky · .9 MI W of E-Jct Ky 52 · Structure no. 033B00035N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,287
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1571 over Millers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1571 over Millers Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1571
CrossesMillers Creek
Location.9 MI W of E-Jct Ky 52
RouteState Highway 1571
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66778, -83.87306
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,287 (2022)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1571 over Millers Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 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 1,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-1571 over Millers Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1571 over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.