KY-217 over Brownies Creek
PoorPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 987 · Structure no. 007B00064N
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 305
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-217 over Brownies Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-217 over Brownies Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-217 over Brownies Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-217 over Brownies Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-217 over Brownies Creek carry?
About 305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is KY-217 over Brownies Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-217 over Brownies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.