US Bridges

Ky 179 over Fugett Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .9 Mile from 38 · Structure no. 048B00193N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 179 over Fugett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 179 over Fugett Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 179
CrossesFugett Creek
Location.9 Mile from 38
RouteState Highway 179
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92056, -83.07667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2021)
Projected traffic151 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 179 over Fugett Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 179 over Fugett 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 179 over Fugett Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 179 over Fugett Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 179 over Fugett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.