US Bridges

Jones School RD over Brush Creek

Good

Green County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of Ky 61 · Structure no. 044C00023N

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones School RD over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jones School RD over Brush Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 years old, older 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJones School RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.05 MI W of Ky 61
RouteCounty Highway 1347
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39889, -85.61944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2011)
Projected traffic29 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones School RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Jones School RD 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Jones School RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jones School RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Jones School RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.