US Bridges

KY-847 over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Owsley County, Kentucky · .75 MI S of E-Jct Ky 30 · Structure no. 095B00017N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-847 over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-847 over Buck Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-847
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.75 MI S of E-Jct Ky 30
RouteState Highway 847
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46917, -83.7175
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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-847 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-847 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-847 over Buck Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-847 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns KY-847 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.