US Bridges

Little Brush Creek over Brush Creek

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · .4 MI S JCT CR 5304 · Structure no. 099C00028N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Brush Creek over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Brush Creek over Brush Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLittle Brush Creek
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.4 MI S JCT CR 5304
RouteCounty Highway 1321
Coordinates37.90583, -83.96694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2014)
Projected traffic257 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Brush Creek over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Brush Creek over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Little Brush Creek over Brush Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Little Brush Creek over Brush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Little Brush Creek over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.