US Bridges

KY-328 over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI West of JCT Ky 865 · Structure no. 100B00047N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-328 over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-328 over Buck Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-328
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.2 MI West of JCT Ky 865
RouteState Highway 328
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32472, -84.55417
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-328 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-328 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-328 over Buck Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-328 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-328 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.