US Bridges

KY-1837 over Buckler Creek

FairPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI West of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 004B00050N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1837 over Buckler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1837 over Buckler Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 213 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1837
CrossesBuckler Creek
Location1.8 MI West of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1837
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96, -88.905
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2022)
Projected traffic213 by 2042
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

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-1837 over Buckler Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1837 over Buckler 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1837 over Buckler Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1837 over Buckler Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1837 over Buckler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.