US Bridges

KY-1820 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · At Carlisle - Graves Cl · Structure no. 042B00196N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1820 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1820 over Brush Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 527 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1820
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationAt Carlisle - Graves Cl
RouteState Highway 1820
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94611, -88.8125
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2019)
Projected traffic527 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1820 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1820 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-1820 over Brush Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1820 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1820 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.