KY-225 over Brush Creek
PoorKnox County, Kentucky · 2.5 Mi.Nor. Bell CO Line · Structure no. 061B00083N
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-225 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-225 over Brush Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-225 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-225 over Brush Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does KY-225 over Brush Creek carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-225 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-225 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.