US Bridges

KY-80 over Flat Lick Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 692 · Structure no. 100B00079N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Flat Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying KY-80 over Flat Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,414 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,414 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesFlat Lick Creek
Location.20 MI East of JCT Ky 692
RouteState Highway 80
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1575, -84.48056
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,414 (2022)
Projected traffic9,414 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Flat Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over Flat Lick Creek 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 Flat Lick Creek carry?

About 9,414 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Flat Lick Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns KY-80 over Flat Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.