US Bridges

KY-2377 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 071B00082N

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2377 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2377 over Muddy Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2377
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1 MI W of JCT Ky 79
RouteState Highway 2377
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00806, -86.77889
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.
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2021)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-2377 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is KY-2377 over Muddy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2377 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2377 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2377 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.