US Bridges

KY-80 over John Creek

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .40 MI E of JCT Ky 1305 · Structure no. 063B00016N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,049
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over John Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-80 over John 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 2,049 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesJohn Creek
Location.40 MI E of JCT Ky 1305
RouteState Highway 80
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08222, -83.92917
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic2,049 (2023)
Projected traffic2,049 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 John Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over John 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 John Creek carry?

About 2,049 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over John Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-80 over John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.