US Bridges

KY-550 over Brush Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.05 M S of JCT KY-850 · Structure no. 036B00160N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
949
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-550 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-550 over Brush Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 949 vehicles a day, projected to reach 949 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-550
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.05 M S of JCT KY-850
RouteState Highway 550
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.515, -82.83611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic949 (2021)
Projected traffic949 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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 KY-550 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-550 over Brush Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-550 over Brush Creek carry?

About 949 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-550 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-550 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.