US Bridges

Milford RD over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S of JCT CR 5117 · Structure no. 096C00015N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Milford RD over Mill Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMilford RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.3 MI S of JCT CR 5117
RouteCounty Highway 1110
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60417, -84.21528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2006)
Projected traffic91 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Milford RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford RD over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Milford RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Milford RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Milford RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.