US Bridges

KY-107 over Buck Fork Creek Approx

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 3.8 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 189 · Structure no. 024B00017N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-107 over Buck Fork Creek Approx is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-107 over Buck Fork Creek Approx in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-107
CrossesBuck Fork Creek Approx
Location3.8 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 189
RouteState Highway 107
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01694, -87.30444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-107 over Buck Fork Creek Approx built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-107 over Buck Fork Creek Approx 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-107 over Buck Fork Creek Approx carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-107 over Buck Fork Creek Approx?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-107 over Buck Fork Creek Approx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.