US Bridges

Dixon Branch Road over Buzzard Creek

Good

Clay County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S of Route 11 · Structure no. 026C00141N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Branch Road over Buzzard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixon Branch Road over Buzzard Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDixon Branch Road
CrossesBuzzard Creek
Location2.1 MI S of Route 11
RouteCounty Highway 1241
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07389, -83.74528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic159 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dixon Branch Road over Buzzard Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon Branch Road over Buzzard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Dixon Branch Road over Buzzard Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Dixon Branch Road over Buzzard Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon Branch Road over Buzzard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.