Ky 55 over Buck Creek

Fair Condition98 years old5,155 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyShelby
Location1.1 Mi N Of Spencer Cl
CarriesKy 55
CrossesBuck Creek
Coordinates38.13417, -85.32611

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Area134.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1928

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,155 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number106B00021N

Nearby Bridges

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