KY-54 over Br of Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT Ky 69- · Structure no. 092B00030N
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,275
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-54 over Br of Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-54 over Br of Mill Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-54 over Br of Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-54 over Br of Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does KY-54 over Br of Mill Creek carry?
About 2,275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-54 over Br of Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-54 over Br of Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.