US Bridges

Ky. 80 over Minnow Branch

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .51 MI West of Ky. 1124 · Structure no. 042B00280L

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky. 80 over Minnow Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky. 80 over Minnow Branch in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,117 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,117 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy. 80
CrossesMinnow Branch
Location.51 MI West of Ky. 1124
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66861, -88.49556
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,117 (2022)
Projected traffic3,117 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 Minnow Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky. 80 over Minnow Branch 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 Minnow Branch carry?

About 3,117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Ky. 80 over Minnow Branch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky. 80 over Minnow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.