Ky 80 over Kess Creek
GoodGraves County, Kentucky · West of Ky 97 Intersect. · Structure no. 042B00286N
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,242
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 80 over Kess Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 80 over Kess Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,242 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 80 over Kess Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 80 over Kess Creek 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Ky 80 over Kess Creek carry?
About 3,242 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ky 80 over Kess Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 80 over Kess Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.