US Bridges

Ky 44 over Brashears Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.35 MI E of Ky 3200 · Structure no. 108B00029N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 44 over Brashears Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 44 over Brashears Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,761 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,761 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 44
CrossesBrashears Creek
Location0.35 MI E of Ky 3200
RouteState Highway 44
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03694, -85.34056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,761 (2023)
Projected traffic7,761 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 44 over Brashears Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 44 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 44 over Brashears Creek carry?

About 7,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 44 over Brashears Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 44 over Brashears Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.