US Bridges

Stab RD over Buck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .3 MI E JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 100C00050N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stab RD over Buck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Stab RD over Buck Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStab RD
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.3 MI E JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1912
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15139, -84.43833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$941,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stab RD over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stab RD over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Stab RD over Buck Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stab RD over Buck Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stab RD over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.