US Bridges

KY-94 over Brush Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI East of JCT Ky 129 · Structure no. 042B00065N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,396
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-94 over Brush Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,396 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-94
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.2 MI East of JCT Ky 129
RouteState Highway 94
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.55333, -88.69667
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2023)
Projected traffic1,396 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-94 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Brush 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-94 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-94 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.