US Bridges

Ky 3206 over Mill Creek Cutoff

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI N of Lowr Hntrs TR · Structure no. 056B00019N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3206 over Mill Creek Cutoff is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 3206 over Mill Creek Cutoff in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3206
CrossesMill Creek Cutoff
Location0.8 MI N of Lowr Hntrs TR
RouteState Highway 3206
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1775, -85.86667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic115 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 3206 over Mill Creek Cutoff built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3206 over Mill Creek Cutoff 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 3206 over Mill Creek Cutoff carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ky 3206 over Mill Creek Cutoff?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3206 over Mill Creek Cutoff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.