Doc Ward RD over Little Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreen County, Kentucky · 1.05 Mi.E of Ky 569 · Structure no. 044C00027N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doc Ward RD over Little Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doc Ward RD over Little Brush Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doc Ward RD over Little Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doc Ward RD over Little Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Doc Ward RD over Little Brush Creek carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Doc Ward RD over Little Brush Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Doc Ward RD over Little Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.