US Bridges

Cal Hamby RD over Buffalo Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI E JCT Ky 1338 · Structure no. 054C00065N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cal Hamby RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cal Hamby RD over Buffalo Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCal Hamby RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.4 MI E JCT Ky 1338
RouteCounty Highway 1274
Coordinates37.13917, -87.58972
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2011)
Projected traffic22 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cal Hamby RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cal Hamby RD over Buffalo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cal Hamby RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cal Hamby RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cal Hamby RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.