US Bridges

KY-377 over N. Fork of Triplett Cree

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · 3 MI N of E-Jct Ky 799 · Structure no. 103B00027N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-377 over N. Fork of Triplett Cree is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-377 over N. Fork of Triplett Cree in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 707 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-377
CrossesN. Fork of Triplett Cree
Location3 MI N of E-Jct Ky 799
RouteState Highway 377
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33556, -83.40194
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2021)
Projected traffic707 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-377 over N. Fork of Triplett Cree built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-377 over N. Fork of Triplett Cree 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 N. Fork of Triplett Cree carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-377 over N. Fork of Triplett Cree?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-377 over N. Fork of Triplett Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.