US Bridges

US 127 Bypass Nc over NS (cno&tp) System

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N Bg-Parkway · Structure no. 003B00009L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 Bypass Nc over NS (cno&tp) System is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 127 Bypass Nc over NS (cno&tp) System in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,279 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,279 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127 Bypass Nc
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location1.5 MI N Bg-Parkway
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99056, -84.88944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,279 (2023)
Projected traffic7,279 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 Bypass Nc over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 Bypass Nc over NS (cno&tp) System 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 127 Bypass Nc over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 7,279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 127 Bypass Nc over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 Bypass Nc over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.