US Bridges

Road Fork Branch over Mill Creek Road

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · .1MI W of JCT Ky 223 · Structure no. 061C00103N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road Fork Branch over Mill Creek Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road Fork Branch over Mill Creek Road in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad Fork Branch
CrossesMill Creek Road
Location.1MI W of JCT Ky 223
RouteCounty Highway 1047
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94833, -83.735
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2014)
Projected traffic166 by 2034
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road Fork Branch over Mill Creek Road built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road Fork Branch over Mill Creek Road 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Road Fork Branch over Mill Creek Road carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Road Fork Branch over Mill Creek Road?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Road Fork Branch over Mill Creek Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.