Mill Creek Hollow over Rockcastle Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI N of Martin CO · Structure no. 064C00078N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Creek Hollow over Rockcastle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek Hollow over Rockcastle Creek in Lawrence 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Mill Creek Hollow over Rockcastle Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek Hollow over Rockcastle 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Creek Hollow over Rockcastle Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Mill Creek Hollow over Rockcastle Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Creek Hollow over Rockcastle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.