US Bridges

Ky 61 over Brooks Run

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI N of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 015B00101N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,493
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 over Brooks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 61 over Brooks Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,493 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,493 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61
CrossesBrooks Run
Location1.9 MI N of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03472, -85.68944
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,493 (2019)
Projected traffic8,493 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 61 over Brooks Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 61 over Brooks Run carry?

About 8,493 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 over Brooks Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 over Brooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.