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KY-49 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 1552 · Structure no. 023B00030N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
147 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,018
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-49 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-49 over Brush Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,018 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-49
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1552
RouteState Highway 49
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35083, -84.94556
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,018 (2022)
Projected traffic1,018 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$376,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-49 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-49 over Brush 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-49 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,018 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-49 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-49 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.