US Bridges

KY-80 over Russell Creek

Poor

Adair County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI West of Russell Cl · Structure no. 001B00013N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,786
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Russell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-80 over Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,786 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesRussell Creek
Location1.5 MI West of Russell Cl
RouteState Highway 80
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07611, -85.15833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,786 (2023)
Projected traffic2,786 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Russell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Russell Creek carry?

About 2,786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.