US Bridges

KY-250 over Br of Buck Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 075B00007N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-250 over Br of Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-250 over Br of Buck Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-250
CrossesBr of Buck Creek
Location.40 MI West of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 250
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54639, -87.1175
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2021)
Projected traffic641 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-250 over Br of Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-250 over Br 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-250 over Br of Buck Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-250 over Br of Buck Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-250 over Br of Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.