US Bridges

KY-377 over Pond Lick Creek

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI East of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 103B00026N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-377 over Pond Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-377 over Pond Lick 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 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 2,873 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,873 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesKY-377
CrossesPond Lick Creek
Location3.2 MI East of JCT Ky 32
RouteState Highway 377
Coordinates38.24056, -83.4475
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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-377 over Pond Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-377 over Pond Lick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-377 over Pond Lick Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-377 over Pond Lick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-377 over Pond Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.