US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over W Fork Mill Creek

Good

Henry County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of Ky 574 · Structure no. 052C00031N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over W Fork Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Creek RD over W Fork Mill Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesW Fork Mill Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Ky 574
RouteCounty Highway 1335
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57056, -85.17139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2006)
Projected traffic250 by 2026
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over W Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over W Fork 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD over W Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mill Creek RD over W Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over W Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.