US Bridges

Ky 80 over Russell Creek

Good

Adair County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. E. of JCT Ky 55X · Structure no. 001B00084N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,035
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 80 over Russell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 80 over Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,035 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,035 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 80
CrossesRussell Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. of JCT Ky 55X
RouteState Highway 80
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09056, -85.28083
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length323 ft (98.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,035 (2022)
Projected traffic4,035 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 80 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 80 over Russell 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 80 over Russell Creek carry?

About 4,035 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 80 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 80 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.