US Bridges

Buchanan RD(1107 ) over Br of Humphrey Creek

Good

Ballard County, Kentucky · 300E. Ky 473 · Structure no. 004C00072N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchanan RD(1107 ) over Br of Humphrey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buchanan RD(1107 ) over Br of Humphrey Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuchanan RD(1107 )
CrossesBr of Humphrey Creek
Location300E. Ky 473
RouteCounty Highway 1107
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01472, -88.89639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2010)
Projected traffic65 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Buchanan RD(1107 ) over Br of Humphrey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buchanan RD(1107 ) over Br of Humphrey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buchanan RD(1107 ) over Br of Humphrey Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Buchanan RD(1107 ) over Br of Humphrey Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buchanan RD(1107 ) over Br of Humphrey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.