KY-987 over Brownies Creek
PoorPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 217 · Structure no. 007B00100N
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 453
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-987 over Brownies Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-987 over Brownies Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-987 over Brownies Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-987 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-987 over Brownies Creek carry?
About 453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is KY-987 over Brownies Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns KY-987 over Brownies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.