US Bridges

KY-80 over Lick Creek

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 1561 · Structure no. 063B00011N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-80 over Lick Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,165 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKY-80
CrossesLick Creek
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 1561
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates37.11278, -84.02194
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,165 (2022)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-80 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Lick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Lick Creek carry?

About 3,165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-80 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.