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KY-80 over Little Jonathan Creek

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · .14 MI SW JCT Ky 1436 · Structure no. 018B00131R

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,293
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Little Jonathan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Little Jonathan Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,293 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesLittle Jonathan Creek
Location.14 MI SW JCT Ky 1436
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71139, -88.18389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,293 (2023)
Projected traffic2,293 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Little Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Little Jonathan 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 Little Jonathan Creek carry?

About 2,293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Little Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Little Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.