Porter River Road over Mill Creek
GoodHardin County, Kentucky · 1.0 KM N. of Main Range R · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG00
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Porter River Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter River Road over Mill Creek in Hardin 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 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter River Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter River Road over Mill 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Porter River Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Porter River Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Porter River Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Army.