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KY-2045 over Brushy Creek

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Kenton County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT Ky 1303 · Structure no. 059B00120N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2045 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2045 over Brushy Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,780 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2045
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.3 MI N of JCT Ky 1303
RouteState Highway 2045
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.93694, -84.55778
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2021)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-2045 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2045 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-2045 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2045 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2045 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.