US Bridges

Van Dyke Mill RD over Buck Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106C00031N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dyke Mill RD over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Van Dyke Mill RD over Buck Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, projected to reach 416 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Dyke Mill RD
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1224
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12028, -85.32472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2010)
Projected traffic416 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Van Dyke Mill RD over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Dyke Mill RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Van Dyke Mill RD over Buck Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Van Dyke Mill RD over Buck Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dyke Mill RD over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.