US Bridges

KY-80 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. West of US 51 · Structure no. 020B00055N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,158
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Hurricane Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,158 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.1 Mi. West of US 51
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78889, -89.01444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2020)
Projected traffic1,158 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Hurricane 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 May 2021.

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

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.