US Bridges

KY-302 over Millers Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI SE of E-Jct KY1107 · Structure no. 058B00030N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-302 over Millers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-302 over Millers Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-302
CrossesMillers Creek
Location1.6 MI SE of E-Jct KY1107
RouteState Highway 302
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77056, -82.75917
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-302 over Millers Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-302 over Millers 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-302 over Millers Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-302 over Millers Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns KY-302 over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.