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KY-177 over Grassy Creek

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .15 MI Sou. of Kenton Cl · Structure no. 096B00026N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-177 over Grassy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-177 over Grassy Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-177
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location.15 MI Sou. of Kenton Cl
RouteState Highway 177
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.80333, -84.42556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2022)
Projected traffic515 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-177 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-177 over Grassy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-177 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-177 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-177 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.