US Bridges

Brunerstown RD over Bullskin Creek

Poor

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.75 MI W of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106C00046N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brunerstown RD over Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brunerstown RD over Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrunerstown RD
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location1.75 MI W of Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1217
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19083, -85.3025
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2010)
Projected traffic152 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brunerstown RD over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brunerstown RD over Bullskin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brunerstown RD over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Brunerstown RD over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Brunerstown RD over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.