US Bridges

KY-377 over Mccless Hollow Branch

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Nor. of Rowan Cl · Structure no. 068B00053N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-377 over Mccless Hollow Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-377 over Mccless Hollow Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-377
CrossesMccless Hollow Branch
Location1.2 MI Nor. of Rowan Cl
RouteState Highway 377
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.4025, -83.43833
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 closed26.7 mi (43 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-377 over Mccless Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-377 over Mccless Hollow Branch 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 Mccless Hollow Branch carry?

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

How long is KY-377 over Mccless Hollow Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-377 over Mccless Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.