US Bridges

Pennington Flat RD over Big Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · NE @ JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 103C00039N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennington Flat RD over Big Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennington Flat RD over Big Brushy Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 346 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPennington Flat RD
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
LocationNE @ JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1332
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21917, -83.48444
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2009)
Projected traffic346 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pennington Flat RD over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennington Flat RD over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pennington Flat RD over Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Pennington Flat RD over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pennington Flat RD over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.