US Bridges

KY-77 over Martin Fork-Red River

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · .45 MI Sou. of Menifee Cl · Structure no. 099B00030N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-77 over Martin Fork-Red River is a concrete culvert carrying KY-77 over Martin Fork-Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-77
CrossesMartin Fork-Red River
Location.45 MI Sou. of Menifee Cl
RouteState Highway 77
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82778, -83.66167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2021)
Projected traffic723 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-77 over Martin Fork-Red River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-77 over Martin Fork-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 Martin Fork-Red River carry?

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

How long is KY-77 over Martin Fork-Red River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-77 over Martin Fork-Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.