US Bridges

Buffalo Creek Road over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1204 · Structure no. 021C00033N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Creek Road over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buffalo Creek Road over Buffalo Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Creek Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1204
RouteCounty Highway 1103
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63028, -85.05083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2006)
Projected traffic207 by 2026
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 Buffalo Creek Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Creek Road over Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Buffalo Creek Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Creek Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.