US Bridges

Mill Crk RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of Mason Cl · Structure no. 035C00043N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Crk RD over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mill Crk RD over Mill Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Crk RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of Mason Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1050
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49361, -83.74306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2023)
Projected traffic281 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Crk RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Crk RD over Mill 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 January 2024.

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

About 281 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mill Crk RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Crk RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.