US Bridges

KY-777 over R Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI NW of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 036B00018N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
917
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-777 over R Fork Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-777 over R Fork Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 917 vehicles a day, projected to reach 917 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-777
CrossesR Fork Beaver Creek
Location0.25 MI NW of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 777
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53222, -82.78944
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic917 (2020)
Projected traffic917 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-777 over R Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-777 over R Fork Beaver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-777 over R Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 917 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-777 over R Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-777 over R Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.