US Bridges

US-45 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .5 Mi.Sou. of Jct.Ky 944 · Structure no. 042B00216N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-45 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-45 over Brush Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-45
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.5 Mi.Sou. of Jct.Ky 944
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63028, -88.7575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2023)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-45 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-45 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US-45 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-45 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-45 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.