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KY-1912 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT Ky 1004 · Structure no. 102B00017N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1912 over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1912 over Brush Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 419 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1912
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.3 MI N of JCT Ky 1004
RouteState Highway 1912
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37694, -84.26917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2023)
Projected traffic419 by 2043
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1912 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1912 over Brush 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1912 over Brush Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1912 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1912 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.