US Bridges

Brashears Creek RD over Trib to Brashears Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 108C00024N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brashears Creek RD over Trib to Brashears Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brashears Creek RD over Trib to Brashears Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrashears Creek RD
CrossesTrib to Brashears Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06167, -85.29583
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2012)
Projected traffic79 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brashears Creek RD over Trib to Brashears Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brashears Creek RD over Trib to 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brashears Creek RD over Trib to Brashears Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Brashears Creek RD over Trib to Brashears Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brashears Creek RD over Trib to Brashears Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.