US Bridges

KY-356 over Mill Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI West of JCT KY-36 · Structure no. 049B00073N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,185
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-356 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-356 over Mill Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,185 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-356
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.5 MI West of JCT KY-36
RouteState Highway 356
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39889, -84.34778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2021)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-356 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-356 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-356 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-356 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-356 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.