US Bridges

Ky 480 over Lickskillet Creek

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 240 Ft E of Ky 1442 · Structure no. 015B00107N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,180
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 480 over Lickskillet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 480 over Lickskillet Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,180 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 480
CrossesLickskillet Creek
Location240 Ft E of Ky 1442
RouteState Highway 480
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97806, -85.65472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 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 Lickskillet Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 480 over Lickskillet Creek 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 Lickskillet Creek carry?

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

How long is Ky 480 over Lickskillet Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 480 over Lickskillet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.