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KY-2077 over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .05 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 007B00077N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2077 over Greasy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2077 over Greasy Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2077
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location.05 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 92
RouteState Highway 2077
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78222, -83.76972
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2077 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2077 over Greasy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2077 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2077 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2077 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.