US Bridges

KY-80 over KY15

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · Danl BOONE-KY15-KY80 Ntrc · Structure no. 097B00098N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over KY15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over KY15 in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10,107 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,107 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesKY15
LocationDanl BOONE-KY15-KY80 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 80
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28833, -83.22083
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,107 (2023)
Projected traffic10,107 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 KY15 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over KY15 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-80 over KY15 carry?

About 10,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over KY15?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over KY15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.