US Bridges

New Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kentucky · 1 MI South of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 002C00024N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Buck Creek RD
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1 MI South of JCT Ky 100
RouteCounty Highway 1256
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71111, -86.28083
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2015)
Projected traffic156 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 New Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Buck Creek RD over Buck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does New Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is New Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Buck Creek RD over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.