US Bridges

Brooks Industrial over Dry Run

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 100 Ft E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106C00083N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Industrial over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Brooks Industrial over Dry Run in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,352 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrooks Industrial
CrossesDry Run
Location100 Ft E of Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1239
Coordinates38.20944, -85.26194
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2006)
Projected traffic2,352 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks Industrial over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Industrial over Dry Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does Brooks Industrial over Dry Run carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Brooks Industrial over Dry Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks Industrial over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.