US Bridges

South Main Street over Brushy Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .2MI S-Prospect St-Ky 21 · Structure no. 076B00074N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Main Street over Brushy Fork Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 3,561 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,561 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location.2MI S-Prospect St-Ky 21
RouteState Highway 595
Coordinates37.56639, -84.28806
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,561 (2023)
Projected traffic3,561 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 South Main Street over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main Street over Brushy Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Main Street over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 3,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Main Street over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns South Main Street over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.