US Bridges

KY-7 over Mill Creek

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.20 MI S Knott CO Line · Structure no. 067B00007N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-7 over Mill Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.20 MI S Knott CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2625, -82.75278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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-7 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Mill 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Mill Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-7 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.