US Bridges

KY-58 over Brush Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 128 · Structure no. 042B00099N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,369
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-58 over Brush Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,369 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 128
RouteState Highway 58
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65694, -88.80806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,369 (2021)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 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-58 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.