US Bridges

KY-1842 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 049B00056N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1842 over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-1842 over Mill Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,045 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,045 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1842
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.0 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1842
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33556, -84.41861
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2021)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-1842 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1842 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1842 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1842 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns KY-1842 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.