US Bridges

KY-80 over Hal Rogers Parkway

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 026B00061N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,538
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Hal Rogers Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Hal Rogers Parkway in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 11,538 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,538 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesHal Rogers Parkway
Location.2 MI S of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 80
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13611, -83.76889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,538 (2016)
Projected traffic11,538 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over Hal Rogers Parkway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Hal Rogers Parkway 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 Hal Rogers Parkway carry?

About 11,538 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Hal Rogers Parkway?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Hal Rogers Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.