US Bridges

KY-80 over Bull Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.8 Mi.W. JCT US 23 · Structure no. 036B00112N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-80 over Bull 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 11,452 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,452 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.8 Mi.W. JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 80
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62528, -82.75028
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,452 (2021)
Projected traffic11,452 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over Bull 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 Bull Creek carry?

About 11,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns KY-80 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.