US Bridges

KY-1980 over West Hickman Creek

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI East of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 057B00019N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1980 over West Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1980 over West Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 989 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1980
CrossesWest Hickman Creek
Location2.5 MI East of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 1980
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93444, -84.50222
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2023)
Projected traffic989 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-1980 over West Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1980 over West Hickman 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1980 over West Hickman Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-1980 over West Hickman Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1980 over West Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.