US Bridges

KY-63 over Mill Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · .05 Mi.N JCT Ky 1860 · Structure no. 086B00053N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-63 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-63 over Mill Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 2,321 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-63
CrossesMill Creek
Location.05 Mi.N JCT Ky 1860
RouteState Highway 63
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.6725, -85.72639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,321 (2023)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 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 KY-63 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-63 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-63 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-63 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-63 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.