KY-2 over Brushy Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarter County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 396 · Structure no. 022B00070N
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,079
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-2 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2 over Brushy Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,079 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-2 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-2 over Brushy 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does KY-2 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 1,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-2 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-2 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.