US Bridges

Milford RD over Little Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 2.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 22 · Structure no. 096C00065N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford RD over Little Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milford RD over Little Willow Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2026. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMilford RD
CrossesLittle Willow Creek
Location2.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 22
RouteCounty Highway 1110
Coordinates38.64944, -84.26444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2006)
Projected traffic86 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Milford RD over Little Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford RD over Little Willow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Milford RD over Little Willow Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Milford RD over Little Willow Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Milford RD over Little Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.