US Bridges

KY-1812 over Buchanan Fork

FairPosted for load

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .90 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 191 · Structure no. 119B00013N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1812 over Buchanan Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1812 over Buchanan Fork in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 673 vehicles a day, projected to reach 673 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1812
CrossesBuchanan Fork
Location.90 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 191
RouteState Highway 1812
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7425, -83.46889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2023)
Projected traffic673 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1812 over Buchanan Fork built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1812 over Buchanan Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1812 over Buchanan Fork carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1812 over Buchanan Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1812 over Buchanan Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.