US Bridges

Little Rock-Jackst over Brush Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. N.-Ky 537 · Structure no. 009C00056N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Rock-Jackst over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Rock-Jackst over Brush Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLittle Rock-Jackst
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N.-Ky 537
RouteCounty Highway 1011
Coordinates38.21278, -84.04944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2009)
Projected traffic187 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Rock-Jackst over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Rock-Jackst over Brush 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Little Rock-Jackst over Brush Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Little Rock-Jackst over Brush Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Little Rock-Jackst over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.