US Bridges

KY-878 over Browns Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of Ohio Cl · Structure no. 043B00072N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-878 over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-878 over Browns Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-878
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location.80 MI East of Ohio Cl
RouteState Highway 878
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53833, -86.6475
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-878 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-878 over Browns 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-878 over Browns Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-878 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-878 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.