US Bridges

US-68 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .2 MI Sw-Sw/Jct Ky 1244 · Structure no. 091B00025N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-68 over Brushy Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-68
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.2 MI Sw-Sw/Jct Ky 1244
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.335, -84.06139
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2021)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-68 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.