US Bridges

KY-80 over Rockhouse Creek

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · West of Murray · Structure no. 018B00139R

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,716
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Rockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Rockhouse Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,716 by 2038. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesRockhouse Creek
LocationWest of Murray
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.655, -88.33667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2018)
Projected traffic2,716 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Rockhouse 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.