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KY-1677 over Buck Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi. East JCT Ky 461 · Structure no. 100B00085N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1677 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1677 over Buck Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 359 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359 by 2041. The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1677
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.5 Mi. East JCT Ky 461
RouteState Highway 1677
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18056, -84.45583
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2021)
Projected traffic359 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1677 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1677 over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1677 over Buck Creek carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1677 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1677 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.