US Bridges

KY-2 over Branch of Buffalo Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 022B00115N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2 over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2
CrossesBranch of Buffalo Creek
Location.05 MI West of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42444, -83.0925
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2021)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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-2 over Branch of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2 over Branch of 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-2 over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is KY-2 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns KY-2 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.