US Bridges

Ky 3538 over Buffalo Run

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 260 Ft W of Ky 480 · Structure no. 015B00109N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3538 over Buffalo Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 3538 over Buffalo Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,746 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,746 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 3538
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location260 Ft W of Ky 480
RouteState Highway 3538
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97806, -85.69028
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,746 (2023)
Projected traffic6,746 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 3538 over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3538 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 3538 over Buffalo Run carry?

About 6,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3538 over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3538 over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.