US Bridges

KY-80 over CSX RR & Rt Fk Beaver CR

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 1 MI SW of N-Jct Ky 550 · Structure no. 036B00105N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
491 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,660
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over CSX RR & Rt Fk Beaver CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over CSX RR & Rt Fk Beaver CR in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 7,660 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,660 by 2040. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesCSX RR & Rt Fk Beaver CR
Location1 MI SW of N-Jct Ky 550
RouteState Highway 80
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5075, -82.81444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,660 (2020)
Projected traffic7,660 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 CSX RR & Rt Fk Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over CSX RR & Rt Fk Beaver CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-80 over CSX RR & Rt Fk Beaver CR carry?

About 7,660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over CSX RR & Rt Fk Beaver CR?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over CSX RR & Rt Fk Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.