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KY-1338 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of Christian Cl · Structure no. 054B00148N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1338 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1338 over Buffalo Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1338
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.5 MI N of Christian Cl
RouteState Highway 1338
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14139, -87.61528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1338 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1338 over Buffalo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1338 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1338 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1338 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.