US Bridges

KY-80 over Br of Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .25 MI E of Metcalfe Cl · Structure no. 001B00024N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Br of Leatherwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-80 over Br of Leatherwood Creek 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesBr of Leatherwood Creek
Location.25 MI E of Metcalfe Cl
RouteState Highway 80
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01056, -85.49917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2022)
Projected traffic836 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Br of Leatherwood Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over Br of Leatherwood 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Br of Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Br of Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-80 over Br of Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.