US Bridges

Dorsey Ave over Brush Fork

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S Ky 36 · Structure no. 091C00052N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,548
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorsey Ave over Brush Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dorsey Ave over Brush Fork in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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.

It carries about 1,548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,548 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDorsey Ave
CrossesBrush Fork
Location0.1 MI S Ky 36
RouteCity Street 1096
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31083, -84.02444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2009)
Projected traffic1,548 by 2029
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Dorsey Ave over Brush Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorsey Ave over Brush 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 Dorsey Ave over Brush Fork carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dorsey Ave over Brush Fork?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dorsey Ave over Brush Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.