US Bridges

KY-72 over Jackson Mill Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 2005 · Structure no. 048B00035N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-72 over Jackson Mill Creek is a masonry culvert carrying KY-72 over Jackson Mill Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-72
CrossesJackson Mill Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 2005
RouteState Highway 72
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75028, -83.44694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2023)
Projected traffic255 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-72 over Jackson Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-72 over Jackson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-72 over Jackson Mill Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-72 over Jackson Mill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-72 over Jackson Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.