US Bridges

KY-177 over Sou.Fk.Licking R.@butler

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 096B00001N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
630 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-177 over Sou.Fk.Licking R.@butler is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-177 over Sou.Fk.Licking R.@butler in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,664 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2043. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-177
CrossesSou.Fk.Licking R.@butler
Location1.0 MI West of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 177
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.78972, -84.36722
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,664 (2023)
Projected traffic2,664 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-177 over Sou.Fk.Licking R.@butler built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-177 over Sou.Fk.Licking R.@butler 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-177 over Sou.Fk.Licking R.@butler carry?

About 2,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-177 over Sou.Fk.Licking R.@butler?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-177 over Sou.Fk.Licking R.@butler?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.