US Bridges

Ky 1526 over Brooks Run

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 015B00080N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1526 over Brooks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1526 over Brooks Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 11,439 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,439 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 497 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1526
CrossesBrooks Run
Location0.5 MI E of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 1526
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06278, -85.70167
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.
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width497 ft (151.6 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,439 (2023)
Projected traffic11,439 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1526 over Brooks Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1526 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 1526 over Brooks Run carry?

About 11,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1526 over Brooks Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 497 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1526 over Brooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.