US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Right Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 036C00053N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Right Fork Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Creek RD over Right Fork Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesRight Fork Beaver Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44333, -82.80722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2011)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over Right Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over Right Fork Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD over Right Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mill Creek RD over Right Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Right Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.