US Bridges

KY-144 over Brushy Fork

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 2.3 Mi.Sw JCT Hs 31W · Structure no. 047B00159N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,037
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-144 over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-144 over Brushy Fork in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,037 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,037 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-144
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location2.3 Mi.Sw JCT Hs 31W
RouteState Highway 144
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81722, -85.97028
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,037 (2023)
Projected traffic4,037 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-144 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-144 over Brushy Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-144 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 4,037 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-144 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns KY-144 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.