US Bridges

Brumfield Range RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1.5 KM E of Main Range RD · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG05

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Brumfield Range RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brumfield Range RD over Mill Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 72 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrumfield Range RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 KM E of Main Range RD
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85417, -85.90167
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brumfield Range RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Brumfield 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 Brumfield Range RD over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is Brumfield Range RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brumfield Range RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Army.