US Bridges

Ky 148 over Brashears Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106B00070N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,424
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 148 over Brashears Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 148 over Brashears Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 1,424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,424 by 2039. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 148
CrossesBrashears Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Ky 55
RouteState Highway 148
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13889, -85.29611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,424 (2019)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 148 over Brashears Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 148 over Brashears 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 148 over Brashears Creek carry?

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 148 over Brashears Creek?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 148 over Brashears Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.