US Bridges

Right Fork Buffalo over Harrison Branch

FairPosted for load

Owsley County, Kentucky · 3.2 Mi-S.Jct Ky 2024 · Structure no. 095C00029N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Right Fork Buffalo over Harrison Branch is a concrete slab carrying Right Fork Buffalo over Harrison Branch in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRight Fork Buffalo
CrossesHarrison Branch
Location3.2 Mi-S.Jct Ky 2024
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33083, -83.59833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2019)
Projected traffic41 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Right Fork Buffalo over Harrison Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Right Fork Buffalo over Harrison Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Right Fork Buffalo over Harrison Branch carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Right Fork Buffalo over Harrison Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Right Fork Buffalo over Harrison Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.