US Bridges

KY-80 over Beaver Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · JCT KY-1373 Cedarville · Structure no. 098B00289N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,439
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Beaver Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,439 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,439 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationJCT KY-1373 Cedarville
RouteState Highway 80
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31417, -82.35917
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,439 (2020)
Projected traffic3,439 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Beaver Creek 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 February 2023.

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

About 3,439 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.