Ky 480 over Rocky Run
FairPosted for loadBullitt County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI W of Nelson Cl · Structure no. 015B00032N
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,039
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 480 over Rocky Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ky 480 over Rocky Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 91 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 5 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 1,039 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 480 over Rocky Run built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Ky 480 over Rocky Run 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 Rocky Run carry?
About 1,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ky 480 over Rocky Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 480 over Rocky Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.