US Bridges

Ky 577 over Little Sexton Creek

Good

Clay County, Kentucky · .20 MI W of E-Jct KY1350 · Structure no. 026B00119N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
434
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 577 over Little Sexton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 577 over Little Sexton Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 434 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 577
CrossesLittle Sexton Creek
Location.20 MI W of E-Jct KY1350
RouteState Highway 577
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31944, -83.77333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2021)
Projected traffic434 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 577 over Little Sexton Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 577 over Little Sexton Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 577 over Little Sexton Creek carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 577 over Little Sexton Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 577 over Little Sexton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.