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KY-210 over Little Brush Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · .82 Mi.Nw JCT Ky 569 · Structure no. 109B00057N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-210 over Little Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-210 over Little Brush Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-210
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
Location.82 Mi.Nw JCT Ky 569
RouteState Highway 210
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41778, -85.51056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2023)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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-210 over Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-210 over Little Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-210 over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-210 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-210 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.