US Bridges

Brushy RD over Tygarts Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .3 Mi. West- Ky 7 · Structure no. 045C00083N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy RD over Tygarts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brushy RD over Tygarts Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushy RD
CrossesTygarts Creek
Location.3 Mi. West- Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1372
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59972, -82.9525
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Brushy RD over Tygarts Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy RD over Tygarts 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Brushy RD over Tygarts Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Brushy RD over Tygarts Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy RD over Tygarts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.