US Bridges

Richland Road over Buck Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mile S. JCT Ky 1046 · Structure no. 075C00003N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Road over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richland Road over Buck Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRichland Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.0 Mile S. JCT Ky 1046
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50528, -87.19722
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2012)
Projected traffic113 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$363,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richland Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Richland Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Richland Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.