US Bridges

Ky 2386 over Brier Creek

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · 0.27 Mile N of KY92 · Structure no. 118B00124N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,208
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2386 over Brier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 2386 over Brier Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,208 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2386
CrossesBrier Creek
Location0.27 Mile N of KY92
RouteState Highway 2386
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72861, -84.16722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,208 (2022)
Projected traffic6,208 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2386 over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2386 over Brier 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2386 over Brier Creek carry?

About 6,208 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2386 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2386 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.