US Bridges

Lower Kinney Rd. over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · .972 MI S. of Jct. Ky 9 · Structure no. 068C00101N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Kinney Rd. over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Kinney Rd. over Mill Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 213 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Kinney Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location.972 MI S. of Jct. Ky 9
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.54417, -83.24028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2021)
Projected traffic213 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Kinney Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Kinney Rd. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Kinney Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lower Kinney Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Kinney Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.