US Bridges

Ditto LN over Brush Fork

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 100 Ft. North- Ky 144 · Structure no. 047C00061N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ditto LN over Brush Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ditto LN over Brush Fork in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDitto LN
CrossesBrush Fork
Location100 Ft. North- Ky 144
RouteCounty Highway 1425
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81833, -86.00667
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2006)
Projected traffic103 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Ditto LN over Brush Fork built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ditto LN over Brush Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ditto LN over Brush Fork carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ditto LN over Brush Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ditto LN over Brush Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.