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KY-773 over Glancy Fk of Straight CR

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 1512 · Structure no. 022B00128N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-773 over Glancy Fk of Straight CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-773 over Glancy Fk of Straight CR in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-773
CrossesGlancy Fk of Straight CR
Location.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1512
RouteState Highway 773
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26361, -82.86139
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2022)
Projected traffic239 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-773 over Glancy Fk of Straight CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-773 over Glancy Fk of Straight CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-773 over Glancy Fk of Straight CR carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-773 over Glancy Fk of Straight CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-773 over Glancy Fk of Straight CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.