US Bridges

Bratcher Hill RD over Sweepstakes Run

Good

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI SE JCT Ky 142 · Structure no. 030C00174N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bratcher Hill RD over Sweepstakes Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bratcher Hill RD over Sweepstakes Run in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBratcher Hill RD
CrossesSweepstakes Run
Location1.2 MI SE JCT Ky 142
RouteCounty Highway 1157
Coordinates37.66, -86.98611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2006)
Projected traffic118 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bratcher Hill RD over Sweepstakes Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bratcher Hill RD over Sweepstakes Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bratcher Hill RD over Sweepstakes Run carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bratcher Hill RD over Sweepstakes Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bratcher Hill RD over Sweepstakes Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.