US Bridges

Buffalo RD CR1059 over Cooper Fork

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI NE of JCT KY2019 · Structure no. 077C00067N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo RD CR1059 over Cooper Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buffalo RD CR1059 over Cooper Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo RD CR1059
CrossesCooper Fork
Location1.3 MI NE of JCT KY2019
RouteCounty Highway 1059
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80639, -83.07528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2012)
Projected traffic246 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo RD CR1059 over Cooper Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo RD CR1059 over Cooper Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo RD CR1059 over Cooper Fork carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Buffalo RD CR1059 over Cooper Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo RD CR1059 over Cooper Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.