US Bridges

WK-9001 over Buck Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · .70 MI West of Ky 79 Ntrc · Structure no. 043B00030N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,571
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying WK-9001 over Buck Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 7,571 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,571 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 283 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.70 MI West of Ky 79 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41306, -86.51472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width283 ft (86.3 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,571 (2022)
Projected traffic7,571 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WK-9001 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is WK-9001 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does WK-9001 over Buck Creek carry?

About 7,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 283 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.