US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 081C00014N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.51194, -83.75833
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2009)
Projected traffic259 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.