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KY-61 over Brushy CR Branch

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Green County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S of Larue CO LN · Structure no. 044B00039N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Brushy CR Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-61 over Brushy CR Branch in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesBrushy CR Branch
Location2.0 MI S of Larue CO LN
RouteState Highway 61
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42556, -85.63111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 KY-61 over Brushy CR Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over Brushy CR Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does KY-61 over Brushy CR Branch carry?

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

How long is KY-61 over Brushy CR Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-61 over Brushy CR Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.