US Bridges

Ky 40 over Buck Creek

Good

Martin County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ky 292 · Structure no. 080B00002N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 40 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 40 over Buck Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 4,308 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,308 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 40
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Ky 292
RouteState Highway 40
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84417, -82.41444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,308 (2022)
Projected traffic4,308 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 40 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 40 over Buck Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 40 over Buck Creek carry?

About 4,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 40 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 40 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.