US Bridges

KY-339 over North Branch of Brush CR

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 849 · Structure no. 042B00135N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-339 over North Branch of Brush CR is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-339 over North Branch of Brush CR in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKY-339
CrossesNorth Branch of Brush CR
Location2.1 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 849
RouteState Highway 339
Coordinates36.90917, -88.74944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-339 over North Branch of Brush CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-339 over North Branch of Brush CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-339 over North Branch of Brush CR carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-339 over North Branch of Brush CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-339 over North Branch of Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.