US Bridges

KY-80 over Csx/R F Beaver/Denwood

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · N @ S-Jct of Ky 122 · Structure no. 036B00109N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
620 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,843
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Csx/R F Beaver/Denwood is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Csx/R F Beaver/Denwood 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 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 8,843 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,843 by 2040. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesCsx/R F Beaver/Denwood
LocationN @ S-Jct of Ky 122
RouteState Highway 80
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56278, -82.76361
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,843 (2020)
Projected traffic8,843 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over Csx/R F Beaver/Denwood built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over Csx/R F Beaver/Denwood 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/R F Beaver/Denwood carry?

About 8,843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Csx/R F Beaver/Denwood?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Csx/R F Beaver/Denwood?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.