US Bridges

KY-177 over Bowman Creek

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N of JCT Ky 2042 · Structure no. 059B00011N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,281
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-177 over Bowman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-177 over Bowman Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,281 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-177
CrossesBowman Creek
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Ky 2042
RouteState Highway 177
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.88833, -84.44889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,281 (2021)
Projected traffic1,281 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$532,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-177 over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-177 over Bowman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-177 over Bowman Creek carry?

About 1,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-177 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-177 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.