Upper Mill Creek over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadKnott County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI SE of JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 060C00020N
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 622
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Mill Creek over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Mill Creek over Mill Creek in Knott 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 622 vehicles a day, projected to reach 622 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Mill Creek over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Mill Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Mill Creek over Mill Creek carry?
About 622 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Upper Mill Creek over Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Mill Creek over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.