US Bridges

Buck Creek Road over CSX Railway

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E. US 25W · Structure no. 118R00608N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,215
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Buck Creek Road over CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Creek Road over CSX Railway in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Creek Road
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.2 MI E. US 25W
RouteCounty Highway 1253
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65639, -84.13194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2022)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Creek Road over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek Road over CSX Railway 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Buck Creek Road over CSX Railway carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buck Creek Road over CSX Railway?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Creek Road over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.