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KY-1003 over Buck Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI No. of JCT Ky 1675 · Structure no. 100B00055N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1003 over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1003 over Buck Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1003
CrossesBuck Creek
Location3.2 MI No. of JCT Ky 1675
RouteState Highway 1003
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10361, -84.43528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2023)
Projected traffic176 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1003 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1003 over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1003 over Buck Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1003 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1003 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.