US Bridges

Big Brush Crk over Upper Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Green County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI N of JCT CR 5331 · Structure no. 044C00018N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Brush Crk over Upper Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying Big Brush Crk over Upper Brush Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Brush Crk
CrossesUpper Brush Creek
Location1.7 MI N of JCT CR 5331
RouteCounty Highway 1332
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42722, -85.57917
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2011)
Projected traffic91 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Big Brush Crk over Upper Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Brush Crk over Upper 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Big Brush Crk over Upper Brush Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Big Brush Crk over Upper Brush Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Big Brush Crk over Upper Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.