Powder Mill RD over Powder Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadLaurel County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. E - Ky 1535 · Structure no. 063C00032N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 367
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powder Mill RD over Powder Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powder Mill RD over Powder Mill Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 668 by 2026. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powder Mill RD over Powder Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powder Mill RD over Powder 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Powder Mill RD over Powder Mill Creek carry?
About 367 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Powder Mill RD over Powder Mill Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Powder Mill RD over Powder Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.