US Bridges

Ky 480 over Trib to Lickskillet Crk

FairPosted for load

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI W of Ky 1604 · Structure no. 015B00028N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,180
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 480 over Trib to Lickskillet Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 480 over Trib to Lickskillet Crk in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,180 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 480
CrossesTrib to Lickskillet Crk
Location0.8 MI W of Ky 1604
RouteState Highway 480
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97639, -85.63861
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,180 (2019)
Projected traffic5,180 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 480 over Trib to Lickskillet Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 480 over Trib to Lickskillet Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 480 over Trib to Lickskillet Crk carry?

About 5,180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 480 over Trib to Lickskillet Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 480 over Trib to Lickskillet Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.