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KY-61 over Brush Creek

Good

Green County, Kentucky · .75 Mi. N JCT Ky 566 · Structure no. 044B00042N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-61 over Brush Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.75 Mi. N JCT Ky 566
RouteState Highway 61
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39111, -85.61028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over Brush Creek 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 2022.

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

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

How long is KY-61 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.