US Bridges

KY-61 over Little Brush Creek

Fair

Green County, Kentucky · .6 MI S JCT Ky 569 · Structure no. 044B00040N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Little Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-61 over Little Brush Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,665 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,665 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
Location.6 MI S JCT Ky 569
RouteState Highway 61
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35222, -85.56556
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,665 (2021)
Projected traffic2,665 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-61 over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 2,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.