US Bridges

KY-80S over CSX Rr/Beaver/Old RR ST

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · SE @jct New Ky 80 @martin · Structure no. 036B00110N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
798 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80S over CSX Rr/Beaver/Old RR ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80S over CSX Rr/Beaver/Old RR ST 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 1,945 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,945 by 2040. The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80S
CrossesCSX Rr/Beaver/Old RR ST
LocationSE @jct New Ky 80 @martin
RouteState Highway 80
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57083, -82.75556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length798 ft (243.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2020)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80S over CSX Rr/Beaver/Old RR ST built?

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

What condition is KY-80S over CSX Rr/Beaver/Old RR ST 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-80S over CSX Rr/Beaver/Old RR ST carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-80S over CSX Rr/Beaver/Old RR ST?

The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80S over CSX Rr/Beaver/Old RR ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.