US Bridges

Ky. 80 over Mayfield Creek Overflow

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of JCT Ky 97 · Structure no. 042B00277R

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,030
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky. 80 over Mayfield Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky. 80 over Mayfield Creek Overflow in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,030 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,030 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy. 80
CrossesMayfield Creek Overflow
Location.3 MI E of JCT Ky 97
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71361, -88.61583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,030 (2022)
Projected traffic6,030 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky. 80 over Mayfield Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky. 80 over Mayfield Creek Overflow 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Ky. 80 over Mayfield Creek Overflow carry?

About 6,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky. 80 over Mayfield Creek Overflow?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky. 80 over Mayfield Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.