US Bridges

Bennetts Mill Cov over Over Tygarts Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · 55 Ft East of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 045B00085N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennetts Mill Cov over Over Tygarts Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Bennetts Mill Cov over Over Tygarts Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBennetts Mill Cov
CrossesOver Tygarts Creek
Location55 Ft East of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 3112
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63056, -82.92694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5.7 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennetts Mill Cov over Over Tygarts Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennetts Mill Cov over Over Tygarts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Bennetts Mill Cov over Over Tygarts Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bennetts Mill Cov over Over Tygarts Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bennetts Mill Cov over Over Tygarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.