US Bridges

KY-80 over Ky 476&TROUBLESOMECRK

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of Knott Co.Ln. · Structure no. 097B00100N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,305
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Ky 476&TROUBLESOMECRK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Ky 476&TROUBLESOMECRK 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 5,305 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,305 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesKy 476&TROUBLESOMECRK
Location1 MI W of Knott Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 80
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34694, -83.12889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,305 (2020)
Projected traffic5,305 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ky 476&TROUBLESOMECRK built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over Ky 476&TROUBLESOMECRK 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 Ky 476&TROUBLESOMECRK carry?

About 5,305 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Ky 476&TROUBLESOMECRK?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Ky 476&TROUBLESOMECRK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.