US Bridges

KY-580 over Little Paint Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.20 MI S of JCT Ky 1409 · Structure no. 058B00035N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-580 over Little Paint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-580 over Little Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-580
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location0.20 MI S of JCT Ky 1409
RouteState Highway 580
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82639, -82.94583
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2020)
Projected traffic523 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-580 over Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-580 over Little Paint 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-580 over Little Paint Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-580 over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-580 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.