US Bridges

Rube Brown RD over Green River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of JCT Ky 698 · Structure no. 069C00078N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rube Brown RD over Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rube Brown RD over Green River in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRube Brown RD
CrossesGreen River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Ky 698
RouteCounty Highway 1271
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42944, -84.7425
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2019)
Projected traffic142 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rube Brown RD over Green River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rube Brown RD over Green River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rube Brown RD over Green River carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rube Brown RD over Green River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rube Brown RD over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.