US Bridges

KY-80 over Bradley Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT Ky 384 · Structure no. 042B00107N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Bradley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-80 over Bradley Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-80
CrossesBradley Creek
Location.40 MI West of JCT Ky 384
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2022)
Projected traffic2,178 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Bradley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Bradley Creek carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-80 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.