US Bridges

KY-80 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.44 MI West of Adair Cl · Structure no. 085B00007N

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

About this bridge

KY-80 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-80 over Leatherwood Creek 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 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.44 MI West of Adair Cl
RouteState Highway 80
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00222, -85.50778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 Leatherwood Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over Leatherwood 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is KY-80 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.