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KY-980 over W Bays Fork Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · .02 MI E of JCT Ky 1386 · Structure no. 002B00017N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,604
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-980 over W Bays Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-980 over W Bays Fork Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,604 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,604 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-980
CrossesW Bays Fork Creek
Location.02 MI E of JCT Ky 1386
RouteState Highway 980
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75694, -86.20306
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,604 (2021)
Projected traffic7,604 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 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-980 over W Bays Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-980 over W Bays Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-980 over W Bays Fork Creek carry?

About 7,604 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-980 over W Bays Fork Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-980 over W Bays Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.