US Bridges

KY-80 over Butlers Fork @bliss

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 959 · Structure no. 001B00021N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Butlers Fork @bliss is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-80 over Butlers Fork @bliss in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesButlers Fork @bliss
Location1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 959
RouteState Highway 80
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07972, -85.37389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,683 (2023)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over Butlers Fork @bliss built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Butlers Fork @bliss 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Butlers Fork @bliss carry?

About 1,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Butlers Fork @bliss?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Butlers Fork @bliss?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.