US Bridges

KY-777 over Right Fork Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · Garrett Park · Structure no. 036B00076N

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
796
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-777 over Right Fork Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-777 over Right Fork Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 796 vehicles a day, projected to reach 796 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-777
CrossesRight Fork Beaver Creek
LocationGarrett Park
RouteState Highway 777
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48056, -82.83444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2019)
Projected traffic796 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-777 over Right Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 796 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns KY-777 over Right Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.