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KY-182 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 2 · Structure no. 022B00048N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-182 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-182 over Buffalo Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 271 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-182
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.05 MI East of JCT Ky 2
RouteState Highway 182
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40333, -83.16
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2021)
Projected traffic271 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-182 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-182 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-182 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-182 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-182 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.