US Bridges

Billy Lowe Branch over Brushy Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · JCT of Brushy Fork Road · Structure no. 098C00193N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billy Lowe Branch over Brushy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Billy Lowe Branch over Brushy Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBilly Lowe Branch
CrossesBrushy Fork
LocationJCT of Brushy Fork Road
RouteCounty Highway 1358
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65694, -82.50667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic146 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Billy Lowe Branch over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billy Lowe Branch 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Billy Lowe Branch over Brushy Fork carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Billy Lowe Branch over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Billy Lowe Branch over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.