US Bridges

Ky 1450 over Trib to Brooks Run

FairPosted for load

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI N of Ky 1526 · Structure no. 015B00038N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,412
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1450 over Trib to Brooks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1450 over Trib to 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 6 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 10,412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,412 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1450
CrossesTrib to Brooks Run
Location0.3 MI N of Ky 1526
RouteState Highway 1450
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.0675, -85.69333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,412 (2019)
Projected traffic10,412 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Trib to Brooks Run built?

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

What condition is Ky 1450 over Trib to 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 Trib to Brooks Run carry?

About 10,412 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1450 over Trib to Brooks Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1450 over Trib to Brooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.