US Bridges

Browns Valley-Red over Two Mile Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI E JCT US 431 · Structure no. 030C00056N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Valley-Red over Two Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Browns Valley-Red over Two Mile Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2034. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Valley-Red
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location3.0 MI E JCT US 431
RouteCounty Highway 1180
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62861, -87.06861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2014)
Projected traffic520 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Browns Valley-Red over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Valley-Red over Two Mile 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Browns Valley-Red over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Browns Valley-Red over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Valley-Red over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.