US Bridges

KY-537 over Fork of Brush Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W. of JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 009B00027N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-537 over Fork of Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-537 over Fork of Brush Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 464 vehicles a day, projected to reach 464 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-537
CrossesFork of Brush Creek
Location1.5 MI W. of JCT Ky 57
RouteState Highway 537
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19472, -84.05194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2023)
Projected traffic464 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-537 over Fork of Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-537 over Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-537 over Fork of Brush Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-537 over Fork of Brush Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-537 over Fork of Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.