US Bridges

Ky 44 WB over Brashears Creek & Bc RD

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 108B00045L

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,764
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 44 WB over Brashears Creek & Bc RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 44 WB over Brashears Creek & Bc RD in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 3,764 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,764 by 2039. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 44 WB
CrossesBrashears Creek & Bc RD
Location0.5 MI E of Ky 55
RouteState Highway 44
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03944, -85.32944
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,764 (2019)
Projected traffic3,764 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over Brashears Creek & Bc RD built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 44 WB over Brashears Creek & Bc RD 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 WB over Brashears Creek & Bc RD carry?

About 3,764 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 44 WB over Brashears Creek & Bc RD?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 44 WB over Brashears Creek & Bc RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.