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KY-80 over CSX RR Spur @ Bucks Br

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · .4 MI N JCT Ky 122 · Structure no. 036B00121N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,843
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over CSX RR Spur @ Bucks Br is a concrete culvert carrying KY-80 over CSX RR Spur @ Bucks Br in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,843 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,843 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesCSX RR Spur @ Bucks Br
Location.4 MI N JCT Ky 122
RouteState Highway 80
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57361, -82.75722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over CSX RR Spur @ Bucks Br built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over CSX RR Spur @ Bucks Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-80 over CSX RR Spur @ Bucks Br carry?

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

How long is KY-80 over CSX RR Spur @ Bucks Br?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over CSX RR Spur @ Bucks Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.