US Bridges

Ky. 80 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .54 MI West of Ky. 1124 · Structure no. 042B00281N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky. 80 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ky. 80 over Unnamed Stream 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 12,060 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,060 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 312 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKy. 80
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.54 MI West of Ky. 1124
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70139, -88.59028
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width312 ft (95.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,060 (2022)
Projected traffic12,060 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is Ky. 80 over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ky. 80 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 12,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky. 80 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 312 ft wide.

Who owns Ky. 80 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.