US Bridges

US-127B over NS (cno&tp) System

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N JCT Bg-Parkway · Structure no. 003B00053R

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127B over NS (cno&tp) System is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127B over NS (cno&tp) System in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-127B
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location1.5 MI N JCT Bg-Parkway
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99083, -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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127B over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127B 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-127B over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

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

How long is US-127B over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-127B over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.