US Bridges

Finnell RD over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 50 W of JCT Ky 1842 · Structure no. 049C00048N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finnell RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Finnell RD over Mill Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFinnell RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location50 W of JCT Ky 1842
RouteCounty Highway 1217
Coordinates38.33056, -84.41972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic111 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Finnell RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finnell RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Finnell RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Finnell RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Finnell RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.