US Bridges

Bethel Ch. RD over Over Brush Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .1 MI E Carlisle CO Line · Structure no. 042C00335N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Ch. RD over Over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethel Ch. RD over Over Brush Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Ch. RD
CrossesOver Brush Creek
Location.1 MI E Carlisle CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1425
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93167, -88.81
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2010)
Projected traffic123 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bethel Ch. RD over Over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Ch. RD over 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 Bethel Ch. RD over Over Brush Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bethel Ch. RD over Over Brush Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Ch. RD over Over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.