US Bridges

Ky 1526 over Trib to Brooks Run

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E of I-65 · Structure no. 015B00088N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,625
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1526 over Trib to Brooks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1526 over Trib to Brooks Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 13,625 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,625 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1526
CrossesTrib to Brooks Run
Location0.3 MI E of I-65
RouteState Highway 1526
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06333, -85.69361
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,625 (2023)
Projected traffic13,625 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Trib to Brooks Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1526 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 1526 over Trib to Brooks Run carry?

About 13,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1526 over Trib to Brooks Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1526 over Trib to Brooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.