US Bridges

KY-1500 over Brushy Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · .02 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 047B00099N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1500 over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1500 over Brushy Fork Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,723 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,723 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1500
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location.02 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 1500
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81222, -85.98861
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,723 (2023)
Projected traffic2,723 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1500 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1500 over Brushy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1500 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 2,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-1500 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1500 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.