US Bridges

Ky 80 over N Fork Ky River & CSX RR

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 0.75MI W of Ky 15 Int · Structure no. 097B00133N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
479 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,140
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 80 over N Fork Ky River & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 80 over N Fork Ky River & CSX RR in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,140 by 2036. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 80
CrossesN Fork Ky River & CSX RR
Location0.75MI W of Ky 15 Int
RouteState Highway 80
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26639, -83.21694
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length479 ft (146 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,140 (2016)
Projected traffic6,140 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N Fork Ky River & CSX RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 80 over N Fork Ky River & CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 80 over N Fork Ky River & CSX RR carry?

About 6,140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 80 over N Fork Ky River & CSX RR?

The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 80 over N Fork Ky River & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.