US Bridges

KY-77 over Middle Fork of Red River

FairPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · .05 MI NE of JCT Ky 11&15 · Structure no. 099B00028N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-77 over Middle Fork of Red River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-77 over Middle Fork of Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-77
CrossesMiddle Fork of Red River
Location.05 MI NE of JCT Ky 11&15
RouteState Highway 77
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.815, -83.71861
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2023)
Projected traffic532 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-77 over Middle Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-77 over Middle Fork of Red River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-77 over Middle Fork of Red River carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-77 over Middle Fork of Red River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-77 over Middle Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.