US Bridges

Miller Station RD over Brushy Fork

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 0.867 MI S JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 091C00044N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Station RD over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miller Station RD over Brushy Fork in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Station RD
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.867 MI S JCT Ky 36
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30917, -84.08222
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Miller Station RD over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Station RD over Brushy Fork 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 Miller Station RD over Brushy Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Miller Station RD over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Station RD over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.