US Bridges

Bristow Road/Shaw over Brushy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 2045 · Structure no. 059B00032N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristow Road/Shaw over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bristow Road/Shaw over Brushy Creek in Kenton 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,005 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,005 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBristow Road/Shaw
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 2045
RouteState Highway 536
Coordinates38.92944, -84.56083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,005 (2021)
Projected traffic9,005 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bristow Road/Shaw over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is Bristow Road/Shaw over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bristow Road/Shaw over Brushy Creek carry?

About 9,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bristow Road/Shaw over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Bristow Road/Shaw over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.