US Bridges

Ky 148 over Brush Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI E of Ky 1531 · Structure no. 056B00010N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,364
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 148 over Brush Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 148 over Brush Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 2,364 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,364 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 148
CrossesBrush Run
Location0.9 MI E of Ky 1531
RouteState Highway 148
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18472, -85.43917
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,364 (2018)
Projected traffic2,364 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 148 over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 148 over Brush Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 148 over Brush Run carry?

About 2,364 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 148 over Brush Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 148 over Brush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.