US Bridges

KY-80 over Little Laurel River

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .10 MI SE of JCT Ky 192 · Structure no. 063B00097N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Little Laurel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Little Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 108 ft (33 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesLittle Laurel River
Location.10 MI SE of JCT Ky 192
RouteState Highway 80
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1175, -84.05083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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-80 over Little Laurel River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Little Laurel River 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 Little Laurel River carry?

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

How long is KY-80 over Little Laurel River?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Little Laurel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.