US Bridges

KY-80 over Rt. Fk. Big Creek

PoorPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · .75 MI W of JCT Ky 1096 · Structure no. 097B00032N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Rt. Fk. Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-80 over Rt. Fk. Big Creek in Perry 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesRt. Fk. Big Creek
Location.75 MI W of JCT Ky 1096
RouteState Highway 80
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23056, -83.27028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over Rt. Fk. Big Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over Rt. Fk. Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Rt. Fk. Big Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-80 over Rt. Fk. Big Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Rt. Fk. Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.