US Bridges

KY-1997 over Brush Creek

PoorPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · .03 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 019B00017N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1997 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1997 over Brush Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 849 vehicles a day, projected to reach 849 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-1997
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.03 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 10
RouteState Highway 1997
Coordinates38.94639, -84.34861
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2021)
Projected traffic849 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1997 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1997 over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1997 over Brush Creek carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1997 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1997 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.