US Bridges

KY-3377 over Otter Creek

Poor

Madison County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 388 · Structure no. 076B00087N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3377 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3377 over Otter Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 507 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3377
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 388
RouteState Highway 3377
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83472, -84.2725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2023)
Projected traffic507 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3377 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3377 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3377 over Otter Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3377 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3377 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.