US Bridges

KY-2 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 400 E-Ky 474-IN Carter · Structure no. 022B00129N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2 over Buffalo Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location400 E-Ky 474-IN Carter
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42972, -83.12194
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-2 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2 over Buffalo Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-2 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.