US Bridges

KY-2019 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 3.4 MI Nor. of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 077B00064N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2019 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2019 over Buffalo Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2019
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location3.4 MI Nor. of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 2019
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79611, -83.09194
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2021)
Projected traffic859 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2019 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2019 over Buffalo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2019 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-2019 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2019 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.