US Bridges

KY-377 over Clear Creek

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 799 · Structure no. 103B00024N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-377 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-377 over Clear Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,873 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,873 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-377
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 799
RouteState Highway 377
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26389, -83.43444
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,873 (2023)
Projected traffic2,873 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-377 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-377 over Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-377 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-377 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-377 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.