US Bridges

Old KY-11 over Buck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Owsley County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 28 · Structure no. 095C00019N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
909
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old KY-11 over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old KY-11 over Buck Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 909 vehicles a day, projected to reach 909 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld KY-11
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 28
RouteCounty Highway 1346
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47667, -83.67722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2019)
Projected traffic909 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$426,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old KY-11 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old KY-11 over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old KY-11 over Buck Creek carry?

About 909 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old KY-11 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old KY-11 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.