Fraizer Road over Buckler Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBallard County, Kentucky · 1.7 Mi. N. of Jct. KY1837 · Structure no. 004C00018N
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fraizer Road over Buckler Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fraizer Road over Buckler Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fraizer Road over Buckler Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fraizer Road over Buckler Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Fraizer Road over Buckler Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Fraizer Road over Buckler Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fraizer Road over Buckler Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.