US Bridges

KY-3061 over Br of Brush Creek (east)

PoorPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · .1M S of Ky 58 · Structure no. 053B00093N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3061 over Br of Brush Creek (east) is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-3061 over Br of Brush Creek (east) in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-3061
CrossesBr of Brush Creek (east)
Location.1M S of Ky 58
RouteState Highway 3061
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65639, -88.835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3061 over Br of Brush Creek (east) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3061 over Br of Brush Creek (east) 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 KY-3061 over Br of Brush Creek (east) carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3061 over Br of Brush Creek (east)?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3061 over Br of Brush Creek (east)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.