US Bridges

KY-80 over Little Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .25 MI East of JCT Ky 488 · Structure no. 063B00014N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-80 over Little Sandy 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 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 3,165 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location.25 MI East of JCT Ky 488
RouteState Highway 80
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0825, -83.96194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over Little Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over Little Sandy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-80 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.