US Bridges

KY-113 over Lft Fk Millstone Creek

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · .70 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 803 · Structure no. 067B00003N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-113 over Lft Fk Millstone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-113 over Lft Fk Millstone Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-113
CrossesLft Fk Millstone Creek
Location.70 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 803
RouteState Highway 113
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18806, -82.76278
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-113 over Lft Fk Millstone Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-113 over Lft Fk Millstone 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-113 over Lft Fk Millstone Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-113 over Lft Fk Millstone Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-113 over Lft Fk Millstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.