US Bridges

KY-80 over Fork of Obion Creek

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI East of JCT US 51 · Structure no. 020B00026N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
908
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Fork of Obion Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-80 over Fork of Obion Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 908 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesFork of Obion Creek
Location2.5 MI East of JCT US 51
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78861, -88.96917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2023)
Projected traffic908 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over Fork of Obion Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Fork of Obion 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Fork of Obion Creek carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Fork of Obion Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Fork of Obion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.