US Bridges

KY-605 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S.E. of Bg Pw Op · Structure no. 090B00088N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-605 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-605 over Mill Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,387 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-605
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.6 MI S.E. of Bg Pw Op
RouteState Highway 605
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81417, -85.37528
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,387 (2022)
Projected traffic2,387 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-605 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-605 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-605 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,387 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-605 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns KY-605 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.