US Bridges

Buck Holw RD over Lower White Oak Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI W - Ky 7 · Structure no. 045C00066N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Holw RD over Lower White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Holw RD over Lower White Oak Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuck Holw RD
CrossesLower White Oak Creek
Location1.6 MI W - Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1404
Coordinates38.69833, -82.98722
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Buck Holw RD over Lower White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Holw RD over Lower White Oak 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Holw RD over Lower White Oak Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buck Holw RD over Lower White Oak Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Holw RD over Lower White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.