KY-80 over Fishing Creek
PoorPosted for loadPulaski County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI W of E-Jct Ky 1248 · Structure no. 100B00029N
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,242
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-80 over Fishing Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying KY-80 over Fishing Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,242 by 2041. The structure is 1,208 ft (368.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-80 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-80 over Fishing 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does KY-80 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 5,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is KY-80 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 1,208 ft (368.3 m) long with a longest span of 363 ft (110.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns KY-80 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.