US Bridges

KY-328 over Brushy Creek

Poor

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. W of JCT KY-618 · Structure no. 102B00031N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-328 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-328 over Brushy Creek in Rockcastle 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 337 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-328
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W of JCT KY-618
RouteState Highway 328
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32722, -84.46556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2021)
Projected traffic337 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-328 over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-328 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-328 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-328 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-328 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.