US Bridges

Ky - 135 over West Fork of Buck Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · .80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 133 · Structure no. 070B00008N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky - 135 over West Fork of Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky - 135 over West Fork of Buck Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy - 135
CrossesWest Fork of Buck Creek
Location.80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 133
RouteState Highway 133
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36389, -88.42639
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky - 135 over West Fork of Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky - 135 over West Fork of Buck 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 - 135 over West Fork of Buck Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky - 135 over West Fork of Buck Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ky - 135 over West Fork of Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.