US Bridges

Bearcamp RD over Brier Creek

FairPosted for load

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of Scotts Gap RD · Structure no. 015C00017N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bearcamp RD over Brier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bearcamp RD over Brier Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBearcamp RD
CrossesBrier Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Scotts Gap RD
RouteCounty Highway 1325
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05083, -85.83861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2019)
Projected traffic248 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bearcamp RD over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bearcamp RD over Brier Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bearcamp RD over Brier Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bearcamp RD over Brier Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bearcamp RD over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.