US Bridges

KY-13 over Br of Brushy Fork

Good

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 091B00014N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-13 over Br of Brushy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-13 over Br of Brushy Fork in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-13
CrossesBr of Brushy Fork
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 36
RouteState Highway 13
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.305, -84.04472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 KY-13 over Br of Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-13 over Br of Brushy Fork 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-13 over Br of Brushy Fork carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-13 over Br of Brushy Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-13 over Br of Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.