US Bridges

Poorman Range RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1.6 KM W of Main Range RD · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG03

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Poorman Range RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poorman Range RD over Mill Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPoorman Range RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.6 KM W of Main Range RD
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88334, -85.91445
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks25%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poorman Range RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Poorman Range 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Poorman Range RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Poorman Range RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Poorman Range RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Army.