US Bridges

KY-386 over Big Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S.E. of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 091B00034N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-386 over Big Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-386 over Big Brushy Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-386
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location1.1 MI S.E. of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 386
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.305, -84.11333
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-386 over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-386 over Big 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-386 over Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-386 over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-386 over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.