US Bridges

Bramlet-Kemp RD over Russell Creek

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Green County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S JCT KY487 · Structure no. 044C00039N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bramlet-Kemp RD over Russell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bramlet-Kemp RD over Russell Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBramlet-Kemp RD
CrossesRussell Creek
Location1.1 MI S JCT KY487
RouteCounty Highway 1142
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14889, -85.45528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic70 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bramlet-Kemp RD over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bramlet-Kemp RD over Russell 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bramlet-Kemp RD over Russell Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bramlet-Kemp RD over Russell Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bramlet-Kemp RD over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.