Court ST over Buckhorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Kentucky · 600 SE of Main Street · Structure no. 109C00025N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Court ST over Buckhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court ST over Buckhorn Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Court ST over Buckhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Court ST over Buckhorn 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Court ST over Buckhorn Creek carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Court ST over Buckhorn Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Court ST over Buckhorn Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.