US Bridges

KY-80 over E Fk Little Barren River

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 6.53 MI E of JCT W/Us 68 · Structure no. 085B00006N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over E Fk Little Barren River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-80 over E Fk Little Barren River in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesE Fk Little Barren River
Location6.53 MI E of JCT W/Us 68
RouteState Highway 80
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99806, -85.52111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2023)
Projected traffic398 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 E Fk Little Barren River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over E Fk Little Barren 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 E Fk Little Barren River carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over E Fk Little Barren River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over E Fk Little Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.