South Columbia Ave over Buckhorn Creek
PoorClosed to trafficTaylor County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 109C00042N
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,349
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Columbia Ave over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South Columbia Ave over Buckhorn Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 79 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 8,349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,349 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 South Columbia Ave over Buckhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is South Columbia Ave 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 2024.
How much traffic does South Columbia Ave over Buckhorn Creek carry?
About 8,349 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is South Columbia Ave over Buckhorn Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns South Columbia Ave over Buckhorn Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.