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KY-177 over Cruises Creek

FairPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 14 · Structure no. 059B00012N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-177 over Cruises Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-177 over Cruises Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-177
CrossesCruises Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 14
RouteState Highway 177
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.84639, -84.46722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2023)
Projected traffic970 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-177 over Cruises Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-177 over Cruises 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 Cruises Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-177 over Cruises Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-177 over Cruises Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.