US Bridges

KY-776 over Shilo Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 790 · Structure no. 116B00018N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-776 over Shilo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-776 over Shilo Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-776
CrossesShilo Creek
Location2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 790
RouteState Highway 776
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82694, -84.73111
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2021)
Projected traffic610 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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-776 over Shilo Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-776 over Shilo 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-776 over Shilo Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-776 over Shilo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-776 over Shilo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.