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KY-80 over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E of JCT Ky 1003 · Structure no. 100B00080N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Buck 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,414 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,414 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-80
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.7 MI E of JCT Ky 1003
RouteState Highway 80
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1525, -84.43806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-80 over Buck 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 Buck Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-80 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.