US Bridges

Ky 461 over Ky 80

Good

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .01 Mile of Ky 80 JCT · Structure no. 100B00127L

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,707
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 461 over Ky 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 461 over Ky 80 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,707 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,707 by 2042. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesKy 461
CrossesKy 80
Location.01 Mile of Ky 80 JCT
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates37.15944, -84.50306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,707 (2022)
Projected traffic4,707 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 461 over Ky 80 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 461 over Ky 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 461 over Ky 80 carry?

About 4,707 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ky 461 over Ky 80?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 461 over Ky 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.