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KY-379 over Millers Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of Sw-Jct Ky 1058 · Structure no. 104B00010N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-379 over Millers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-379 over Millers Creek in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-379
CrossesMillers Creek
Location.1 MI E of Sw-Jct Ky 1058
RouteState Highway 379
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88472, -85.19389
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-379 over Millers Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-379 over Millers 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 KY-379 over Millers Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-379 over Millers Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-379 over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.