US Bridges

KY-158 over Little Brushy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 103B00020N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-158 over Little Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-158 over Little Brushy Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,099 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,099 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKY-158
CrossesLittle Brushy Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 32
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates38.24194, -83.51528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic3,099 (2023)
Projected traffic3,099 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-158 over Little Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-158 over Little Brushy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-158 over Little Brushy Creek carry?

About 3,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-158 over Little Brushy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-158 over Little Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.