US-431 over Branch Buck Creek
FairMcLean County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 075B00014N
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,309
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-431 over Branch Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-431 over Branch Buck Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 6,309 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,309 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-431 over Branch Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-431 over Branch 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 US-431 over Branch Buck Creek carry?
About 6,309 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-431 over Branch Buck Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-431 over Branch Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.