US Bridges

KY-80 over Jonathan Creek

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · .16 MI W. KY-94 Cutoff · Structure no. 018B00133R

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,498
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Jonathan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over 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 2,498 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,498 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-80
CrossesJonathan Creek
Location.16 MI W. KY-94 Cutoff
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,498 (2021)
Projected traffic2,498 by 2041
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 Jonathan Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over 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 Jonathan Creek carry?

About 2,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.