US Bridges

Little Buckhorn Ro over Buckhorn Creek

Poor

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI E JCT Ky 476 · Structure no. 013C00063N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Buckhorn Ro over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Buckhorn Ro over Buckhorn Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Buckhorn Ro
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location1.8 MI E JCT Ky 476
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44861, -83.19556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 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 span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2011)
Projected traffic36 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Little Buckhorn Ro over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Buckhorn Ro over Buckhorn 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Little Buckhorn Ro over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Little Buckhorn Ro over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Little Buckhorn Ro over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.