US Bridges

KY-61 over Branch of Brush Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 0.6 Miles N of JCT KY-768 · Structure no. 001B00088N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,921
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Branch of Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-61 over Branch of Brush Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 2,921 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,921 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesBranch of Brush Creek
Location0.6 Miles N of JCT KY-768
RouteState Highway 61
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03194, -85.38083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,921 (2021)
Projected traffic2,921 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-61 over Branch of Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over Branch of Brush 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does KY-61 over Branch of Brush Creek carry?

About 2,921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over Branch of Brush Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Branch of Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.