US Bridges

KY-80 over Powers Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of JCT Ky 384 · Structure no. 042B00110N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,292
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Powers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-80 over Powers Creek 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 3,292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,292 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 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
CrossesPowers Creek
Location.30 MI East 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,292 (2021)
Projected traffic3,292 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Powers Creek built?

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

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

About 3,292 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-80 over Powers Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns KY-80 over Powers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.