US Bridges

KY-377 over Kinniconick Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 344 · Structure no. 068B00050N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-377 over Kinniconick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-377 over Kinniconick Creek in Lewis 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-377
CrossesKinniconick Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 344
RouteState Highway 377
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48444, -83.37583
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2022)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-377 over Kinniconick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-377 over Kinniconick 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-377 over Kinniconick Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-377 over Kinniconick Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-377 over Kinniconick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.