US Bridges

Laurel Fork Road over Lt. Fk. Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Owsley County, Kentucky · 120 Ft S Lt Fk Buffalo RD · Structure no. 095C00040N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Fork Road over Lt. Fk. Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Fork Road over Lt. Fk. Buffalo Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Fork Road
CrossesLt. Fk. Buffalo Creek
Location120 Ft S Lt Fk Buffalo RD
RouteCounty Highway 1106
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35722, -83.59389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2019)
Projected traffic115 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Laurel Fork Road over Lt. Fk. Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Fork Road over Lt. Fk. Buffalo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Fork Road over Lt. Fk. Buffalo Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Laurel Fork Road over Lt. Fk. Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Fork Road over Lt. Fk. Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.