US Bridges

Big Brushy RD over Big Brushy Creek

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of N-Term Ky 785 · Structure no. 103C00041N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Brushy RD over Big Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Brushy RD over Big Brushy Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Brushy RD
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location.1 MI N of N-Term Ky 785
RouteCounty Highway 1336
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25861, -83.4925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2009)
Projected traffic127 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Big Brushy RD over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Brushy 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 Big Brushy RD over Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Big Brushy RD over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Big Brushy RD over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.