US Bridges

KY-80 over Rt. Fk-Beaver Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT Ky 3188 · Structure no. 036B00107N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,424
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Rt. Fk-Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Rt. Fk-Beaver Creek 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 11,424 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,424 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesRt. Fk-Beaver Creek
Location.1 MI N of JCT Ky 3188
RouteState Highway 80
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55111, -82.77278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,424 (2015)
Projected traffic11,424 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rt. Fk-Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over Rt. Fk-Beaver 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Rt. Fk-Beaver Creek carry?

About 11,424 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Rt. Fk-Beaver Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Rt. Fk-Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.