US Bridges

Ky 177 over Willow Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 096B00041N

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 177 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 177 over Willow Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 76 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 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 2,664 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 177
CrossesWillow Creek
Location.30 MI West of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 177
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.79361, -84.35833
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Ky 177 over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?

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

How long is Ky 177 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 177 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.