US Bridges

KY-934 over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .65 MI West of JCT Ky 461 · Structure no. 100B00048N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-934 over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-934 over Brushy Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 447 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-934
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.65 MI West of JCT Ky 461
RouteState Highway 934
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25889, -84.43861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2021)
Projected traffic447 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-934 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-934 over Brushy Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-934 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-934 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-934 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.