US Bridges

Ky 480 over Buffalo Run

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E of I-65 · Structure no. 015B00096N

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 480 over Buffalo Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 480 over Buffalo Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 8,482 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,482 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 480
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location0.3 MI E of I-65
RouteState Highway 480
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97861, -85.69111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,482 (2021)
Projected traffic8,482 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 480 over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Ky 480 over Buffalo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 480 over Buffalo Run carry?

About 8,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 480 over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 480 over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.