Ed Brown Road over Horse Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadHancock County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi. W. Jct. Ky 69 · Structure no. 046C00032N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ed Brown Road over Horse Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ed Brown Road over Horse Fork Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ed Brown Road over Horse Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ed Brown Road over Horse Fork 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ed Brown Road over Horse Fork Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Ed Brown Road over Horse Fork Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ed Brown Road over Horse Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.