US Bridges

KY1096 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .33MI from KY15 · Structure no. 097B00143N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY1096 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying KY1096 over Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY1096
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.33MI from KY15
RouteState Highway 1096
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22417, -83.17472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2021)
Projected traffic188 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY1096 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY1096 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY1096 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY1096 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY1096 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.