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KY-192 over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 3.3 MI West JCT Ky 1003 · Structure no. 100B00018N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
424 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-192 over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-192 over Buck Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2043. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-192
CrossesBuck Creek
Location3.3 MI West JCT Ky 1003
RouteState Highway 192
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06, -84.42639
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2023)
Projected traffic953 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-192 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-192 over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-192 over Buck Creek carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-192 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-192 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.