US Bridges

Ky. 80 over Sand Lick Branch

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · .74 MI West of Ky 1836 · Structure no. 018B00134R

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,317
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky. 80 over Sand Lick Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky. 80 over Sand Lick Branch in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,317 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy. 80
CrossesSand Lick Branch
Location.74 MI West of Ky 1836
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66056, -88.47028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,317 (2022)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 Sand Lick Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky. 80 over Sand Lick Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky. 80 over Sand Lick Branch carry?

About 3,317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Ky. 80 over Sand Lick Branch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky. 80 over Sand Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.