Buckhorn Road over Taylors Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrayson County, Kentucky · 300 E of JCT Ky 259 · Structure no. 043C00063N
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckhorn Road over Taylors Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckhorn Road over Taylors Fork Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 11 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckhorn Road over Taylors Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckhorn Road over Taylors Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Buckhorn Road over Taylors Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Buckhorn Road over Taylors Fork Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Buckhorn Road over Taylors Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.