US Bridges

KY-63 over Gully Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · .7 MI S of JCT W Ky 1860 · Structure no. 086B00056N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-63 over Gully Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-63 over Gully Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,321 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-63
CrossesGully Creek
Location.7 MI S of JCT W Ky 1860
RouteState Highway 63
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66556, -85.73583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,321 (2023)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-63 over Gully Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-63 over Gully 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-63 over Gully Creek carry?

About 2,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-63 over Gully Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-63 over Gully Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.