US Bridges

Ky 80 over Ky 3261

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.2 Miles E of JCT 914 · Structure no. 100B00075N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,996
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 80 over Ky 3261 is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 80 over Ky 3261 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 8,996 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,996 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKy 80
CrossesKy 3261
Location0.2 Miles E of JCT 914
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates37.09639, -84.65889
Functional classRural Minor 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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,996 (2021)
Projected traffic8,996 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$382,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 80 over Ky 3261 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 80 over Ky 3261 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 80 over Ky 3261 carry?

About 8,996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ky 80 over Ky 3261?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Ky 80 over Ky 3261?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.