US Bridges

KY-7 over Mill Creek

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.10 MI W of JCT Ky 317 · Structure no. 067B00061N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2023 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 1951, so it is 74 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.10 MI W of JCT Ky 317
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23861, -82.775
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2023)
Projected traffic619 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 1951, making it 74 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 619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.