US Bridges

Old Greensburg RD over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · .75 MI Nw-Jct US68-KY 70 · Structure no. 109C00032N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Greensburg RD over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Greensburg RD over Buckhorn 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Greensburg RD
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location.75 MI Nw-Jct US68-KY 70
RouteCounty Highway 1221
Coordinates37.33861, -85.36222
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2010)
Projected traffic132 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Old Greensburg RD over Buckhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Greensburg RD over Buckhorn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Greensburg RD over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Old Greensburg RD over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Old Greensburg RD over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.