FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY 3177

Carrying KY 3177 over CARTERS BRANCH

.9 MI E OF JCT KY 1770, Lincoln, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY 3177

The KY 3177 bridge in Lincoln, Kentucky carries KY 3177 over CARTERS BRANCH. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 262 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How KY 3177 compares

▼ 10.4
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Kentucky bridges
136
Bridges in Lincoln · 4 in Poor condition
KY 3177 28.8 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
262 vehicles/day
Structure Number
069B00062N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY 3177 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare KY 3177 against other structures in Lincoln and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for KY 3177?

KY 3177 in Lincoln, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY 3177 inspected?

KY 3177's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 262 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY 3177 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KY 3177?

KY 3177 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY 3177?

KY 3177 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY 3177 and does age affect safety?

KY 3177 was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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