KY-9 over Buffalo Creek
FairCarter County, Kentucky · .3 Mi.Se JCT Ky 2 & 7 · Structure no. 022B00149N
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,393
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-9 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-9 over Buffalo Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,393 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,393 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-9 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-9 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-9 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is KY-9 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns KY-9 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.