US Bridges

KY-1077 over Fork of Piney Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. SE of JCT Ky 506 · Structure no. 028B00037N

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

About this bridge

KY-1077 over Fork of Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1077 over Fork of 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKY-1077
CrossesFork of Piney Creek
Location1.0 Mi. SE of JCT Ky 506
RouteState Highway 1077
Coordinates37.27889, -88.02056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Fork of Piney Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1077 over Fork of Piney 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 June 2022.

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

About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1077 over Fork of Piney Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-1077 over Fork of Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.