US Bridges

KY-79 over Brushy Fork

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 626 · Structure no. 016B00015N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-79 over Brushy Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-79 over Brushy Fork in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,058 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-79
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 626
RouteState Highway 79
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04111, -86.74861
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2022)
Projected traffic1,058 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-79 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-79 over Brushy Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-79 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-79 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-79 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.