US Bridges

KY-578 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI E of E-Jct KY-638 · Structure no. 063B00128N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-578 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-578 over Buffalo Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-578
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.0 MI E of E-Jct KY-638
RouteState Highway 578
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23667, -83.98278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-578 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-578 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-578 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-578 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns KY-578 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.