Ed Matlock Pl over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadKnox County, Kentucky · Betwn 6 and 7 225 · Structure no. 061C00065N
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 218
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ed Matlock Pl over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ed Matlock Pl over Brush Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 303 by 2026. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ed Matlock Pl over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ed Matlock Pl 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ed Matlock Pl over Brush Creek carry?
About 218 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Ed Matlock Pl over Brush Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Ed Matlock Pl over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.