US Bridges

Abners Mill RD over Buchanan Creek

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .5 MI SE of JCT CR 5014 · Structure no. 091C00003N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abners Mill RD over Buchanan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Abners Mill RD over Buchanan Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAbners Mill RD
CrossesBuchanan Creek
Location.5 MI SE of JCT CR 5014
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40306, -83.94806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2009)
Projected traffic63 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abners Mill RD over Buchanan Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abners Mill RD over Buchanan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Abners Mill RD over Buchanan Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Abners Mill RD over Buchanan Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Abners Mill RD over Buchanan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.