Ky 80 over Kess Creek
FairGraves County, Kentucky · .5 Miles West of Ky 97 · Structure no. 042B00287N
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,242
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 80 over Kess Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous 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 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,242 by 2039. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 93 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 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 November 2024.
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 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 80 over Kess Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.