US Bridges

Mills RD over Brushy Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Brushy RD · Structure no. 098C00124N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills RD over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mills RD over Brushy Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 376 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMills RD
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location@ JCT of Brushy RD
RouteCounty Highway 1349
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65611, -82.53861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2011)
Projected traffic376 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mills RD over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mills RD over Brushy Fork carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mills RD over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mills RD over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.