RIGHT FORK BUFFALO
Carrying RIGHT FORK BUFFALO over LEFT FORK-BUFFALO CREEK
.6 MI W JCT KY 2024, Owsley, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIGHT FORK BUFFALO
The RIGHT FORK BUFFALO bridge in Owsley, Kentucky carries RIGHT FORK BUFFALO over LEFT FORK-BUFFALO CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.0 meters (69 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 67 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIGHT FORK BUFFALO compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 21.0 m (69 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 67 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 095C00032N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIGHT FORK BUFFALO is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RIGHT FORK BUFFALO?
RIGHT FORK BUFFALO in Owsley, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIGHT FORK BUFFALO inspected?
RIGHT FORK BUFFALO's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 67 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIGHT FORK BUFFALO is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIGHT FORK BUFFALO?
RIGHT FORK BUFFALO has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIGHT FORK BUFFALO?
RIGHT FORK BUFFALO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RIGHT FORK BUFFALO and does age affect safety?
RIGHT FORK BUFFALO was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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