US Bridges

KY-1077 over Piney Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Kentucky · .15 Mi. Sou. of Jct. Ky 5 · Structure no. 028B00036N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1077 over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1077 over Piney Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1077
CrossesPiney Creek
Location.15 Mi. Sou. of Jct. Ky 5
RouteState Highway 1077
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28722, -88.03083
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2022)
Projected traffic163 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1077 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1077 over Piney 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1077 over Piney Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1077 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1077 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.