US Bridges

KY-61 over Big Brush Creek

Fair

Green County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 566 · Structure no. 044B00006N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Big Brush Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-61 over Big Brush Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesBig Brush Creek
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 566
RouteState Highway 61
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38278, -85.59722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2023)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-61 over Big Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over Big 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 KY-61 over Big Brush Creek carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over Big Brush Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Big Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.