US Bridges

Ky 90 over Brushy Fork Creek

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI East of JCT Ky 839 · Structure no. 005B00112N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,796
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 90 over Brushy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 90 over Brushy Fork Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,796 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,796 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 90
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location1.2 MI East of JCT Ky 839
RouteState Highway 90
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91222, -85.78667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,796 (2022)
Projected traffic4,796 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 90 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 90 over Brushy Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 90 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 4,796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ky 90 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 90 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.