US Bridges

Brown Farm RD over Danels Creek

Poor

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 300 W Sw-Term Ky 108 · Structure no. 014C00026N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
100 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Farm RD over Danels Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brown Farm RD over Danels Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrown Farm RD
CrossesDanels Creek
Location300 W Sw-Term Ky 108
RouteCounty Highway 1316
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65389, -86.54278
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Farm RD over Danels Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Farm RD over Danels 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Farm RD over Danels Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Brown Farm RD over Danels Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Farm RD over Danels Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.