US Bridges

Taylor Mill RD over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of Mason Co.Ln. · Structure no. 035C00014N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Mill RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Mill RD over Mill Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTaylor Mill RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location.6 MI S of Mason Co.Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 1052
Coordinates38.48972, -83.73583
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2023)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Taylor Mill RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Mill RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Mill RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Taylor Mill RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Mill RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.