US Bridges

KY-1244 over Brushy Creek

Good

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .6 MI NW of S-Jct US 68 · Structure no. 091B00049N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1244 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1244 over Brushy Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-1244
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.6 MI NW of S-Jct US 68
RouteState Highway 1244
Coordinates38.34278, -84.05972
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2022)
Projected traffic322 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1244 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1244 over Brushy Creek 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-1244 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1244 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns KY-1244 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.