US Bridges

Ky 1677 over Sinking Valley Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 5.08 M E of JCT Ky 461 · Structure no. 100B00124N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1677 over Sinking Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1677 over Sinking Valley Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesKy 1677
CrossesSinking Valley Creek
Location5.08 M E of JCT Ky 461
RouteState Highway 1677
Coordinates37.17944, -84.40972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 Sinking Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1677 over Sinking Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1677 over Sinking Valley Creek carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1677 over Sinking Valley Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1677 over Sinking Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.