US Bridges

Right Fork Buffalo over Left Fork-Buffalo Creek

Good

Owsley County, Kentucky · .6 MI W JCT Ky 2024 · Structure no. 095C00032N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Right Fork Buffalo over Left Fork-Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Right Fork Buffalo over Left Fork-Buffalo Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRight Fork Buffalo
CrossesLeft Fork-Buffalo Creek
Location.6 MI W JCT Ky 2024
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35417, -83.63528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2019)
Projected traffic67 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Right Fork Buffalo over Left Fork-Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Right Fork Buffalo over Left Fork-Buffalo 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 Right Fork Buffalo over Left Fork-Buffalo Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Right Fork Buffalo over Left Fork-Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Right Fork Buffalo over Left Fork-Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.