US Bridges

KY-195 over Brushy Branch

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · @HELLIER-2 MI S of Ky 611 · Structure no. 098B00057N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-195 over Brushy Branch is a steel culvert carrying KY-195 over Brushy Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 707 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-195
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location@HELLIER-2 MI S of Ky 611
RouteState Highway 195
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29222, -82.47056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2023)
Projected traffic707 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-195 over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-195 over Brushy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-195 over Brushy Branch carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-195 over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-195 over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.