US Bridges

Perry Park RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI South of KY-1982 · Structure no. 094B00042N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Perry Park RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Perry Park RD over Mill Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPerry Park RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 MI South of KY-1982
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.54639, -85
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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 Perry Park RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Park 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 April 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Perry Park RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Park RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.