US Bridges

Barrett Hill RD over Buck Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mile E. JCT U.S. 431 · Structure no. 075C00005N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Hill RD over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barrett Hill RD over Buck Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 422 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Hill RD
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.3 Mile E. JCT U.S. 431
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53722, -87.10278
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2012)
Projected traffic422 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Hill RD over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Hill RD 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 Barrett Hill RD over Buck Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Barrett Hill RD over Buck Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Hill RD over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.