KY-801 over Wetland Area
GoodRowan County, Kentucky · .34 MI N. JCT US 60 · Structure no. 103B00081N
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,517
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-801 over Wetland Area is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-801 over Wetland Area in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,517 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,517 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-801 over Wetland Area built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-801 over Wetland Area 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does KY-801 over Wetland Area carry?
About 5,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is KY-801 over Wetland Area?
The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns KY-801 over Wetland Area?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.