US Bridges

Ky 1450 over Brooks Run

FairPosted for load

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.30 MI S of Ky 1526 · Structure no. 015B00037N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,377
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1450 over Brooks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1450 over Brooks Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,377 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 1450
CrossesBrooks Run
Location0.30 MI S of Ky 1526
RouteState Highway 1450
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05972, -85.69639
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,377 (2021)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 1450 over Brooks Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1450 over Brooks Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1450 over Brooks Run carry?

About 2,377 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1450 over Brooks Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1450 over Brooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.