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KY-1446 over Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 163 · Structure no. 086B00038N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1446 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1446 over Mill Creek in Monroe 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 541 vehicles a day, projected to reach 541 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1446
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.4 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 163
RouteState Highway 1446
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68556, -85.70528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2022)
Projected traffic541 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-1446 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1446 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1446 over Mill Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1446 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1446 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.