US Bridges

KY-80 over US-23

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 80 & US 23 · Structure no. 036B00114N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over US-23 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over US-23 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 11,452 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,452 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesUS-23
Location@ JCT Ky 80 & US 23
RouteState Highway 80
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63611, -82.7475
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over US-23 built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over US-23 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 US-23 carry?

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

How long is KY-80 over US-23?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.