US Bridges

Hart RD over Brushy Creek

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .9 MI SW CR 5403 · Structure no. 024C00108N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hart RD over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hart RD over Brushy Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHart RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.9 MI SW CR 5403
RouteCounty Highway 1407
Coordinates36.98833, -87.55417
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2006)
Projected traffic52 by 2026
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hart RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hart RD over Brushy 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 2021.

How much traffic does Hart RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hart RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hart RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.