KY-80 over Rockcastle River
FairPulaski County, Kentucky · Pulaski/Laurel CO Line · Structure no. 100B00087N
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,603
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-80 over Rockcastle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Rockcastle River in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 7,603 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,603 by 2041. The structure is 1,107 ft (337.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-80 over Rockcastle River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-80 over Rockcastle River 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 Rockcastle River carry?
About 7,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is KY-80 over Rockcastle River?
The structure is 1,107 ft (337.4 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns KY-80 over Rockcastle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.