US Bridges

US 127 over Bg Parkway

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. South of 513 · Structure no. 003B00060N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,079
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Bg Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Bg Parkway in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,079 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,079 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesBg Parkway
Location0.3 Mi. South of 513
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97306, -84.875
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,079 (2023)
Projected traffic16,079 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 over Bg Parkway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 over Bg Parkway 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 127 over Bg Parkway carry?

About 16,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Bg Parkway?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Bg Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.