US Bridges

KY-703 over Brush Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 053B00066N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-703 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-703 over Brush Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2038. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-703
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 136
RouteState Highway 703
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2018)
Projected traffic485 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-703 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-703 over Brush 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-703 over Brush Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-703 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-703 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.