US Bridges

KY-210 over Buck Horn Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · .3 MI NW of Campbellsvl · Structure no. 109B00048N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,159
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-210 over Buck Horn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-210 over Buck Horn Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 11,159 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,159 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-210
CrossesBuck Horn Creek
Location.3 MI NW of Campbellsvl
RouteState Highway 210
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33889, -85.36083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,159 (2022)
Projected traffic11,159 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-210 over Buck Horn Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-210 over Buck Horn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-210 over Buck Horn Creek carry?

About 11,159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is KY-210 over Buck Horn Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-210 over Buck Horn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.