US Bridges

KY-80 over Goose Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi. W. of Casey CO LN · Structure no. 104B00034N

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over Goose Creek in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 20 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKY-80
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. of Casey CO LN
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates37.10778, -84.98972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2022)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is KY-80 over Goose 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does KY-80 over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.