US Bridges

Buzzard Roost RD over Leatherwood Branch

GoodPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · 75 West JCT CR 5303 · Structure no. 045C00113N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buzzard Roost RD over Leatherwood Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buzzard Roost RD over Leatherwood Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBuzzard Roost RD
CrossesLeatherwood Branch
Location75 West JCT CR 5303
RouteCounty Highway 1318
Coordinates38.51861, -83.0825
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2019)
Projected traffic113 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Buzzard Roost RD over Leatherwood Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buzzard Roost RD over Leatherwood Branch 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 Buzzard Roost RD over Leatherwood Branch carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buzzard Roost RD over Leatherwood Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buzzard Roost RD over Leatherwood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.