US Bridges

Ed Mitchell RD over Brushy Grove Creek

FairPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1 MI NW of Ky 126 · Structure no. 111C00007N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ed Mitchell RD over Brushy Grove Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ed Mitchell RD over Brushy Grove Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEd Mitchell RD
CrossesBrushy Grove Creek
Location1 MI NW of Ky 126
RouteCounty Highway 1062
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98167, -87.73917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2012)
Projected traffic112 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ed Mitchell RD over Brushy Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ed Mitchell RD over Brushy Grove 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 Ed Mitchell RD over Brushy Grove Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Ed Mitchell RD over Brushy Grove Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ed Mitchell RD over Brushy Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.