US Bridges

KY-467 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI East of JCT Ky 227 · Structure no. 021B00035N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-467 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-467 over Buffalo Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 314 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-467
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.2 MI East of JCT Ky 227
RouteState Highway 467
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.61917, -85.03583
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2022)
Projected traffic314 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-467 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-467 over Buffalo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-467 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-467 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-467 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.