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KY-554 over Brush Fork Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .40 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 151 · Structure no. 030B00103N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-554 over Brush Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-554 over Brush Fork Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-554
CrossesBrush Fork Creek
Location.40 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 151
RouteState Highway 554
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63583, -87.23167
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2023)
Projected traffic492 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-554 over Brush Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-554 over Brush Fork 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-554 over Brush Fork Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-554 over Brush Fork Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-554 over Brush Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.