US-51 over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadHickman County, Kentucky · .60 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 288 · Structure no. 053B00002N
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,709
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-51 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-51 over Brush Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,709 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US-51 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-51 over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US-51 over Brush Creek carry?
About 1,709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US-51 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US-51 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.