US Bridges

Little Brush Creek over Little Brush Creek

Good

Knox County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi. W of Ky 225 · Structure no. 061C00057N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Brush Creek over Little Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Brush Creek over Little Brush Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 423 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLittle Brush Creek
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
Location1.4 Mi. W of Ky 225
RouteCounty Highway 1602
Coordinates36.80722, -83.85944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2006)
Projected traffic423 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Little Brush Creek over Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Brush Creek over Little Brush 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Little Brush Creek over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Little Brush Creek over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Little Brush Creek over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.