US Bridges

KY-80 over LN-9008

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · Btwn N&s Jcts Ky 768 · Structure no. 001B00055N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over LN-9008 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-80 over LN-9008 in Adair 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesLN-9008
LocationBtwn N&s Jcts Ky 768
RouteState Highway 80
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03444, -85.47194
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LN-9008 built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over LN-9008 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-80 over LN-9008 carry?

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

How long is KY-80 over LN-9008?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over LN-9008?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.