US Bridges

KY-240 over Brush Creek

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI E. of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 114B00018N

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-240 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-240 over Brush Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 88 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 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 1,134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,134 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-240
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.9 MI E. of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 240
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87194, -86.58722
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2023)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-240 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is KY-240 over Brush 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-240 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-240 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-240 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.