US Bridges

Buford LN over Shaw Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 250 South JCT Ky 3005 · Structure no. 047C00072N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,398
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buford LN over Shaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buford LN over Shaw Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,398 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuford LN
CrossesShaw Creek
Location250 South JCT Ky 3005
RouteCity Street 1206
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72472, -85.89083
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,398 (2019)
Projected traffic3,398 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Buford LN over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buford LN over Shaw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Buford LN over Shaw Creek carry?

About 3,398 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buford LN over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Buford LN over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.