US Bridges

KY-80 over Mcintosh Creek

Good

Leslie County, Kentucky · 8.89 MI NE JCT Hyden · Structure no. 066B00068N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Mcintosh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-80 over Mcintosh Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesKY-80
CrossesMcintosh Creek
Location8.89 MI NE JCT Hyden
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates37.20639, -83.29583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2022)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Mcintosh Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Mcintosh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

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

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Mcintosh Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Mcintosh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.