KY-785 over Big Brushy Creek
PoorPosted for loadRowan County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 103B00059N
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-785 over Big Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-785 over Big Brushy Creek in Rowan 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-785 over Big Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-785 over Big 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-785 over Big Brushy Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-785 over Big Brushy Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-785 over Big Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.