US Bridges

KY-77 over Red River

FairPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · On Menifee - Powell Cl · Structure no. 099B00029N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-77 over Red River is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-77 over Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-77
CrossesRed River
LocationOn Menifee - Powell Cl
RouteState Highway 77
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2021)
Projected traffic723 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-77 over Red River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-77 over 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 September 2024.

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

About 723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-77 over Red River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-77 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.