US Bridges

KY-135 over Buck Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT Ky 137 · Structure no. 070B00009N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-135 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-135 over Buck Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-135
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.05 MI West of JCT Ky 137
RouteState Highway 135
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39667, -88.36806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-135 over 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 Buck Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-135 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-135 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.