US Bridges

Brooklyn Road over Shanty Hill Creek

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .1 MI N US 68 Ky · Structure no. 057C00048N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Road over Shanty Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brooklyn Road over Shanty Hill Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2026. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Road
CrossesShanty Hill Creek
Location.1 MI N US 68 Ky
RouteCounty Highway 1230
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86167, -84.70333
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2006)
Projected traffic63 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Brooklyn Road over Shanty Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklyn Road over Shanty Hill 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Brooklyn Road over Shanty Hill Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Brooklyn Road over Shanty Hill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn Road over Shanty Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.