US Bridges

Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 064C00068N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushy Creek RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location3.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1203
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99889, -82.79028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic10 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.