Buck Creek over Buck Creek
GoodOwsley County, Kentucky · .75 MI SE of JCT Ky 847 · Structure no. 095C00013N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Creek over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Creek over Buck Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Creek over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Creek over Buck Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Buck Creek over Buck Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Creek over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.