US Bridges

Herring Mill RD over Buck Fork Creek

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E JCT CR5045 · Structure no. 024C00174N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herring Mill RD over Buck Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Herring Mill RD over Buck Fork Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHerring Mill RD
CrossesBuck Fork Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT CR5045
RouteCounty Highway 1044
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97611, -87.28278
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2009)
Projected traffic19 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Herring Mill RD over Buck Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herring Mill RD over Buck Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Herring Mill RD over Buck Fork Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Herring Mill RD over Buck Fork Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Herring Mill RD over Buck Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.