US Bridges

KY-80 over Curtsinger Branch

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of Carlisle C · Structure no. 042B00109N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,552
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Curtsinger Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-80 over Curtsinger Branch in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesCurtsinger Branch
Location.10 MI East of Carlisle C
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80639, -88.81139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2021)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2041
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 Curtsinger Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Curtsinger Branch 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 Curtsinger Branch carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Curtsinger Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-80 over Curtsinger Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.