US Bridges

Milford Lewis Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · .05MILES W of Ky 167 · Structure no. 116C00070N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford Lewis Road over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milford Lewis Road over Beaver Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMilford Lewis Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.05MILES W of Ky 167
RouteCounty Highway 1612
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74583, -84.85111
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lewis Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford Lewis Road over Beaver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Milford Lewis Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Milford Lewis Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Milford Lewis Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.