US Bridges

CR1059 over W. Branch Buck Creek

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mi. SE Jct. CR1060 · Structure no. 024C00193N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1059 over W. Branch Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR1059 over W. Branch Buck Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1059
CrossesW. Branch Buck Creek
Location0.4 Mi. SE Jct. CR1060
RouteCounty Highway 1059
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03972, -87.28917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2009)
Projected traffic39 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR1059 over W. Branch Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1059 over W. Branch Buck 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 CR1059 over W. Branch Buck Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR1059 over W. Branch Buck Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR1059 over W. Branch Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.