US Bridges

Hagans Mill over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI W of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 076C00037N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hagans Mill over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hagans Mill over Silver Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 448 by 2026. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHagans Mill
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.8 MI W of JCT Ky 52
RouteCounty Highway 1253
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69194, -84.36083
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2006)
Projected traffic448 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$657,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hagans Mill over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hagans Mill over Silver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hagans Mill over Silver Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hagans Mill over Silver Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hagans Mill over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.