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KY-195 over Brushy Branch

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 611 · Structure no. 098B00089N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-195 over Brushy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-195 over Brushy Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-195
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location2.5 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 611
RouteState Highway 195
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29083, -82.46889
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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-195 over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-195 over Brushy Branch 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 February 2023.

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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-195 over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.