US Bridges

KY-577 over Anglin Branch of Sexton

Good

Owsley County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 095B00018N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-577 over Anglin Branch of Sexton is a concrete culvert carrying KY-577 over Anglin Branch of Sexton in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-577
CrossesAnglin Branch of Sexton
Location2.3 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 11
RouteState Highway 577
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34778, -83.70472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2021)
Projected traffic74 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-577 over Anglin Branch of Sexton built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-577 over Anglin Branch of Sexton in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-577 over Anglin Branch of Sexton carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-577 over Anglin Branch of Sexton?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-577 over Anglin Branch of Sexton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.